Supply Chain Program Manager

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) is accountable and responsible to defining program goals managing risk managing schedule and supporting escalations and problem solving in direct support to Lunar Permanence Manufacturing Operations Engineering and Program Management.

The individual in this role will own supply chain performance within a Blue Origin Business Unit. They are customer-focused and relentless in the pursuit of continual improvement. This role will be responsible for developing and executing supply chain strategies processes and materials program plans to ensure performance budget and on-time delivery of Blue Origin products.

A strong background in providing Supply Chain support and integration to manufacturing and production operations is a must. Also required is a strong understanding of Supply Chain functional excellence with demonstrated collaboration and process standardization implementation across multiple teams. Frequent reporting to Business Unit and Senior Management is required. Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS) is desired.

Responsibilities of this role include understanding the product structure key objectives budgets and schedules of the programs they support. They ensure all Supply Chain functions are executing plans to achieve those targets track progress and develop mitigations where performance is not aligned with expectations. The Supply Chain Program Management is responsible for supporting the policies procedures templates and tools to drive consistency accuracy and compliance across Blue Origin Business Units. They will also support financial management (i.e. EVMS budgets targets working capital material sales etc.) supply chain metrics make buy/make/where strategies strategic sourcing and requirements management (i.e. FAR/DFARS ITAR OPSEC security classification guides public law quality warranty etc.). This role will ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet those strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management and ownership (schedule cost and Material EAC). You are an expert in analyzing data to determine the cause of deviations from performance expectations and developing improvement plans alongside Supply Chain Functional leadership. They provide detailed communications reports and presentations to Program and Supply Chain at all levels to ensure alignment and a clear understanding of progress risks and mitigations as well as general updates from Supply Chain Functions.

Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing facilitation presentation communication process development analysis and problem solving. Key candidates for this role will be comfortable working and directing small teams in ambiguous dynamic environments as well as in cross-functional teams. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise leadership skills and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree with 10 years of experience Masters degree with 7 years of experience in Supply Chain Management Engineering or related industry experience.
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal) leadership abilities negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate in a cross functional environment are required to perform in this position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills able to communicate complex ideas simply anticipate potential objections and persuade others often at senior levels to adopt a different point of view.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines with engineering design and project management counterparts to deliver on-time products/services
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions recommendations and drive actions
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining systems and processes to streamline operations.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts proposal management supplier management capture management or similar negotiating activities.
• Ability to develop and execute project plans within budget and schedule constraints ability to simultaneously manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale
• Occasional travel required (up to 25%)
• Strong ability to review product structure (Bill of Materials) identify long lead and high risk items/systems and craft Supply Chain strategies to meet program objectives.
• Experience with most Contract Types (Firm-Fixed Price Time & Material Cost Plus)
• Maintain compliant and accurate files and data records.
• Strong analytical skills data driven with experience in establishing and tracking program metrics
• Experience in procurement and planning MRP/ERP planning and transactions BOM structures and material estimating and Basis of Estimate creation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and Program Management

Desired:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent project management experience
• Experience with spacecraft systems
• Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Experience in assessing proposal compliance (FAR 15.4)
• Experienced supporting DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) events.

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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