Supply Chain Manager I

Sierra Nevada Corporation; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Manager I to lead a team responsible for managing the supply base and ensuring support for company programs in Plano, TX. You will set priorities, coordinate with departments to meet production schedules, and drive supply chain innovations.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 7+ years in operations, strong procurement knowledge, and the ability to obtain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in operations or a related area.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• Experience with ERP and P2P/S2P systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of buyers, subcontracts management specialists, and category leads to align with company objectives.
• Define, develop, and improve the supply base to support program requirements.
• Develop and execute material business plans and forecasts to meet program needs.
• Collaborate with executive management, program management, and other departments to align supply chain activities.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve supply chain risks to ensure program success.
• Drive supply chain innovation by leveraging current procurement systems and exploring new technologies.
• Set, measure, and communicate supply chain KPIs to drive visibility and goals.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement processes

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

P2P/S2P systems

Job description

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies.

If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here.

Are you looking to use your supply chain experience and leadership skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! The Supply Chain Manager I leads a team responsible for managing the supply base and ensuring support for company programs. This role involves establishing priorities, coordinating with various departments to meet production schedules, driving supply chain innovation, and ensuring the achievement of material, planning, and production objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of buyers, subcontracts management specialists, and category leads, ensuring their performance aligns with company objectives.
• Define, develop, and improve the supply base to support program requirements.
• Develop and execute material business plans and forecasts to meet program needs.
• Collaborate with executive management, program management, and other departments to align supply chain activities with company objectives.
• Identify, mitigate, and resolve supply chain risks and issues to ensure program success.
• Drive supply chain innovation by leveraging current procurement systems and exploring new technologies.
• Set, measure, and communicate supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive visibility and achieve goals.
• Prepare capital, contract equipment, and facility requests based on program and company demands.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in operations or a related area.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications.
• In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 11 years of related experience is required.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes and supply chain principles.
• Proficient negotiations skills.
• Candidate must have Supply Chain Management skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certification such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) or CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management).
• Prefer a candidate with both development and production experience skills.
• In-depth working knowledge of commodity , Category and Sourcing Management.
• Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements.
• Ability to read and understand technical requirements.
• Experience working in Supply Chain supporting government contracts.
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance.
• Experience with major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P)/Source-to-Pay (S2P) systems.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

SNC is a trusted global leader in aerospace and national security. Our innovative solutions enable connected protection through command, control and communications systems, as well as ISR, cyber, electromagnetic spectrum management, and other high capabilities for systems across all domains – sea, land, air, space and cyber. As a longstanding leader in defense technology, SNC is the optimum intersection of commercial, defense and non-traditional contractors. We are one of the only privately owned mid-tier A&D contractors and we pride ourselves on our ability to invest early and often to ensure mission success on or ahead of schedule. It’s part of our mission to always stay one step ahead; working on solutions today to solve the problems of tomorrow. Founded in 1963, SNC is owned by Chairwoman Eren Ozmen and CEO Fatih Ozmen.