Supply Chain Manager- Aerospace Industry

Senior Manager, Supply Chain ManagementLocation: Fort Wayne, Indiana, United StatesSubject matter expert with knowledge of job area and in-depth knowledge of project management, with the ability to lead all aspects of the Supply Chain acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution. Analysis of markets and strategic sourcing to align with business goals.Responsible for managing Business Unit cost, schedule and technical performance, and ensuring the company's and Customer objectives are achieved, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality, and affordability with the ability to monitor and assess project issues and develop mechanisms and resolutions to meet goals.Determines feasibility of material, components, specifications or requirements and supports product development activities, including proposal support and engineering change impacts to supply chain.Strong understanding of baseline centric execution and Change Management with the ability to review status of projects, budgets, forecasts, EVMS; prepare status reports.Develop, maintain and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to achieve Program, Customer and Corporate goals for sales, orders and profit.Strong ability to manage cross-functional relationships to integrate the supply chain team into program development and execution.Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team of Supply Chain Professionals at varying levels of experience.Develop, drive and execute supply chain transformation and improvement projects.Must have functional and operational experience in the Supply Chain Management and Operations domains who can understand, analyze and define business requirements.This individual must be able to use hands-on, cross-functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements.Must have the passion, business and technical acumen and experience to drive best-in-class supply chain processes and efficiencies.Responsible for staffing, recruiting, training, talent development, engagement, and retention of employees.Negotiation expertise to include drafting and negotiating contract vehicles including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements and Sole Source Agreements.Establish and manage major contractual milestones, such as preliminary and critical reviews and other contractual schedule goals throughout the program, including analysis of supplier capacity and capabilities.Will ensure supplier ability to supply parts with on-going adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization.Apply ingenuity and innovation to develop and implement solutions to complex problems and identify areas for supplier performance improvement and cost reduction.Responsible for initiating corrective action measures when necessary.Provide timely and accurate Supply Chain status appropriate to various levels of the company's Management and external customers.Essential Functions:Motivated self-starter well versed in the overall Supply Chain Process Flow and managing Business Unit performance in the areas of technical scope, schedule, and costApply expertise in managing complex subcontracts, including hardware, software, complex services subcontracts, and follow-on/production subcontractsMust be able to communicate effectively with a wide array of professional levels and functionsLead, direct, and review the work of direct report(s) to maintain workflow and productivity and ensure weekly objectives are achievedAbility to work as an effective leader, while maintaining a "team" mentality in a fast-paced, changing environmentProvide input on talent and performance management decisions for teamManage department and program budgets and support explanation of variances in monthly performanceAbility to navigate FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for complianceSupport Small Business initiativesAbility to generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reportsQualifications:Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.Preferred Additional Skills:TS/SCI and/or DoD Secret clearance preferred, but not requiredExperience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost-Plus (w/fixed-fee, incentive fee, or award fee)Experience managing budgets and sales forecastingProficient in Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong verbal and written communication skillsLean Six Sigma experiencePrevious Leadership experience