Supply Chain Program Manager III

Job Description
BAE System’s San Diego Ship Repair is hiring a Supply Chain Manager III to support the San Diego Ship Repair business. Ship Repair is a fast-paced, demanding, and rewarding career.

As the leader of BAE’s San Diego Shipyard Supply Chain Program Management Team, you will manage the evaluation, planning, and implementation of tactics to ensure that material planning, material purchasing, and subcontracting activities related to assigned company programs and operations are accomplished within all prerequisites of cost, schedule, quality, and technical performance.

The department operations include supporting the on-time delivery of material and services to support program and operational needs. Customers include multiple US Government and Commercial customers – adding a level of variety to the daily routine and demanding a breadth of experience across these markets to ensure the organization’s success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Supply Chain Program Managers, Supply Chain Planners, and Program Analysts at various experience levels in the execution of awarded project availabilities
• Will be responsible and accountable for the planning and execution of the San Diego Ship Repair supply chain strategy for all material and services content
• Key responsibilities include program planning (i.e. developing a procurement plan for subcontracts and material and aligning all centralized Supply Chain resources to meet that plan), supply chain metrics (i.e. on-time to place, on-time to need), supplier performance (such as line of balance, material status, supplier risk/opportunity management), and financial management (budget, sales forecasting of subcontract milestones and material)
• The position will lead teams to ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to support each program plan
• If anything deviates from plan, the position will be responsible to steer resources to address as appropriate
• Acts as the main focal point for the Program Management Office (PMO) for the entire supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers
• Briefs the PMO and executive management on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance
• Ensures that prior to program execution, all elements of the proposed program(s) plans have complete and accurate schedules, budgets, make/buy plans, and procurement and subcontracts strategies
• Lead supply chain Program execution and is accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution
• Proactively engage with business stakeholders to assist in the management of subcontractors through each of the acquisition lifecycle management stages to ensure they are executed appropriately
• Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and performance of all subcontractors, actively walk the vessel to assess subcontractor performance, proactively address questions or identified risks, and facilitate development of resolution plans to meet productivity, quality, and schedule requirements
• Develop and maintain professional and dependable relationships with both internal and external customers
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
• Develop, implement, and maintain a supplier relationship and evaluation process to measure effective
• Participate in the material and service subcontractor performance evaluation system (Partner2Win) that provides current information on supplier performance status and directs appropriate action to ensure that contract requirements are met
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, added value, and cost reductions
• Provide leadership, coordination, and coaching to the team, ensuring the team is well trained; therefore, enabling them to achieve the operational and financial metrics within their areas of responsibility and succeed in their roles
• Review performance of subordinate personnel and recommends appropriate actions such as salary increases, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent experience of relevant supply chain, materials/program management, procurement, or purchasing experience
• 5 or more years of experience as a team lead or managing of people
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
• Understanding of general procurement and purchasing lifecycles
• Understanding of forecasting and planning with an emphasis on driving execution to need with an emphasis on working knowledge of Integrated Master Schedules
• Knowledge and practical experience in shipbuilding and ship repair industry
• Ability to create win-win solutions with a "make it happen" attitude
• Ability to develop and implement organizational changes as required to meet an ever dynamic changing environment
• Ability to motivate, manage, lead, train, and develop personnel
• Solid critical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and practical experience in acquisition of materials and/or services in a DoD environment governed by FAR/DFAR regulations
• Analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations, without supervision

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Master’s Degree

• CPM or APICS Certification

• Experience in Change Management

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $135556 - $230444

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.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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.

Salary : $135,556 - $230,444