Job Description

Job Description

The Supply Chain Program Manager will be responsible for all establishing, maintaining, and driving baseline and variances for the Integrated Supply Chain  for the assigned program, from Proposal through Execution and closeout.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely, accurate, and executable Proposal submissions that support on-time, profitable delivery of quality vehicles.
• Deliver a time-phased procurement plan in accordance with the program bill of materials (BOM) and prioritized to program/CAM schedule/funding (may include identifying strategies across proposals and programs and engaging support from Strategic Sourcing Teams (SSTs) as appropriate). Provide visibility/status of execution against plan throughout the program lifecycle to the CAM/PMO.
  • Support development of accurate Material EAC’s, including forecasting planned impacts/variances
  • Manage and resolve Excess Inventory concerns
  • Drive budgetary compliance with Category Management teams, and achieve effective tradeoffs to achieve schedule and cost.
  • Support variance analysis and generation.
• Sole interface to Programs for issues related to Supply Chain Proposals or Program Material Finance
• Ensure timely completion and adequacy of CCPD and other cost analysis.
• Ensure Supply Chain Proposals Team success through:
  • Driving Proposal strategy in close partnership with Category Managers
  • Ensuring Proposal BOM Accuracy
  • Validating / addressing outliers or key risks.

The Supply Chain PM is not engaged in material fulfillment, or part expediting.

Required Skills and Education

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience or equivalent experience
• Experience with Supply Chain Proposals
• Procurement Process Knowledge / Experience
• Familiarity with Program Finance KPI’s and processes
• Experience with ERP
• Experience working with cross functional teams
• Able to present information
• Ability to identify and drive actionable outcomes through influence.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

• Oracle ERP Experience
• Direct Purchasing Experience
• Earned Value Knowledge
• Experience Negotiating with Suppliers/Customers
• Data Analytics / Financial Analysis Skills

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience