Supply Chain Program Manager - Hybrid (onsite) - Fort Wayne, IN

VetJobs; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Travel opportunities

Job summary

BAE Systems in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a supply chain professional for an on-site role with relocation options within the US. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years' experience, plus strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and excellent communication.

Responsibilities include supplier negotiations, risk management, and coordination with engineering and program teams. Travel about 25% is expected, with a hybrid-feature offering as noted in benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in supply chain or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (about 25%).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to support daily production meetings with operations to identify critical supply chain needs.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and manage assigned supply base to deliver conforming product on time and within budget.
• Serve as main focal point for commodity shortages; escalate or find alternate paths with suppliers.
• Author and manage RTG efforts with a Line of Balance to support forecasted requirements.
• Establish milestones and manage performance to schedules and contractual requirements.
• Lead sourcing segmentation to identify cost-reduction opportunities and second sources.
• Coordinate replenishment strategies and monitor inventory levels for program transitions.
• Support investigations for root causes of shortages and logistics constraints.
• Maintain supplier risk registry and participate in risk mitigation planning.
• Prepare supplier program risk slides for reviews and engage in Supplier Business Reviews.
• Engage with internal and external partners on supply-chain initiatives and assessments.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Project management

Technical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

APEX

Midas

Visual Basic

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. The role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. This position is available for relocation within the US. Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain: None. U.S. Person Required: Yes. Travel Percentage: 25%. Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess: None. U.S. Citizenship Required: No. Relocation Available: Yes.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with a team to support daily production tiered meetings with operations to identify critical supply chain needs
• Evaluating, negotiating, and managing assigned supply base within specific commodity groupings to ensure conforming product is delivered to specification, within budget, and on time to purchase order schedules
• Acting as the main focal point for identified assigned commodity shortages, working with suppliers on escalation, resolution, or alternate paths
• Authoring, managing, and influencing critical part Return to Green efforts (RTG) in conjunction with maintaining a Line of Balance (LOB) supporting our forecasted requirements
• Establishing milestone objectives as necessary and managing performance to committed schedules, forecasted pipelines, and contractual requirements
• Leading sourcing segmentation (identifying risk based on commodity type, supplier, and cost) activities with the supply chain, engineering, and program teams to identify opportunities for cost reduction and second source projects
• Working with supply chain colleagues and peer teams to ensure parts are set-up on appropriate replenishment strategies, monitoring inventory levels, and facilitating program material transitions
• Support cross-functional internal investigations identifying root cause of self-induced shortages & logistics constraints
• Monitoring supplier/supply-chain risks, supporting capacity analysis, contributing to supplier ratings, maintaining supplier risk registry, and ensuring key issues are flagged to the business, and participating in development of risk mitigation plans
• Building and maintaining both impact and risk slides for supplier program risk registry and program review forums
• Fostering supplier engagement with participation in Supplier Business Reviews (SBRs) covering supplier scorecard encompassing cost, quality, and delivery, while maintaining a positive supplier relationship
• Supporting customer/partnership engagements related to supply-chain, as well as supplier process, capability, and capacity assessments governed by business needs

Minimum Education Required

• High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this position must demonstrate critical thinking skills and an ability to manage complex supply chain situations. You should be a self-starter with strong communication skills, responsible for constructively supporting various functions and levels of leadership at BAE Systems while acting as the face of the company in engagements with our supply base partners.

What We Offer

We provide a diverse, inclusive, and team-oriented environment with opportunities for inner-team coaching and growth. Our benefits include the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals, a flexible hybrid work schedule (typically 4 days onsite per week), and travel opportunities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years of experience in supply chain or a related field
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with diverse work teams
• Ability to support complex negotiations and arrangements
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, suppliers, and partners
• Demonstrated success of management and monitoring of supplier performance and execution
• Experience with facilitating, leading, and coordinate meetings with suppliers and stakeholders
• Decision making ability aligning with BAE Systems' Supply Chain Guiding Principles, using sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures, even with partial information
• Self-starter, with ability to be detail-oriented, prioritize, and multitask with strong organizational and follow-through skills in a fast-paced, time-sensitive manufacturing environment
• Technical aptitude
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally (approximately 25%)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Engineering, Supply-Chain, or Technical Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or equivalent
• Development of analytical tools with Oracle, APEX, Midas, Visual Basic, Power BI, or Tableau

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $77814 - $132283. Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

City

Fort Wayne

State

Indiana

Job Category

Supply Chain

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems