Lead, Supply Chain Program Manager

Job Title:Lead Supply Chain Program Manager

Job Code: 36528

Job Location:Salt Lake City UT.

Schedule:9/80- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

The Lead Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) will lead a cross-functional team to develop the Supply Chain strategy and material execution plan for assigned programs. This position is located in Salt Lake City NJ and is part of the L3Harris Maritime team.

In this highly visible role the L-SCPM will collaborate across functions as part of the Supply Chain team serving as a key interface to the Program office Engineering Quality Finance Contracts Operations and the Customer. This individual will function as a Subject Matter Expert in Supply Chain and Programmatic Practices.

The L-SCPM is responsible for the material plan development and coordination execution of program material strategies material cost and schedule Supply Chain objectives and material enterprise objectives. The L-SCPM is also responsible for compliance with internal and external regulations with respect to materials and subcontracts with a focus on risk and opportunity management.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Leadership and Communication:

• Serve as the primary liaison between the Supply Chain and internal and external customers including the Program Office Quality Engineering Operations Finance and Contracts.
• Develop the Material Management Plan and execute Supply Chain strategies and actions to support the program lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain open channels of communication between the Supply Chain and Program teams removing obstacles and ensuring alignment with business goals.

Management:

• Manage the on-time or early completion of all material and subcontract program milestones and deliverables.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering Quality and Operations to create a common schedule-based Material Requirements Plan (MRP).
• Develop and manage Supply Chain Risks & Opportunities and communicate critical issues to stakeholders with solution-focused actions.
• Support compliance with all internal policies and external laws and regulations.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to develop and support strategic supplier relationships to be sure Category Management opportunities are explored. Confirm that strategies are aligned with Category Management initiatives.
• Responsible for all material specific guidance in support of proposal activities insight to make/buy decisions as well as MPM labor estimates.
• Coordinate Subcontracts involvement with requirements development and review Supplier Statements of Work (SSOW).

Financial Oversight:

• Responsible for managing the material financial budget and forecasts for assigned programs to provide timely and accurate forecasts variance explanations and provide input to formal EACs.
• If a Cost Account Manager (CAM) is not allocated to the program the MPM will serve as the Programs Material (CAM) and will be accountable for the material program budgets and drive actions to improve financial performance.
• Analyze key performance indicators and identify challenged areas championing continued improvements.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required and the ability to maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
• 9-13 years experience in project management skills outstanding communication (both verbal and written) negotiation organizational and leadership skills.
• 9-13 years of financial /data analytic experience
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and Project.
• Experience with SAP/Costpoint and material processes.
• Recent experience in Military and Commercial Aviation/Aerospace product development and production is highly desired.
• Experience in Supply Chain and/or Program Management execution across a Product Life Cycle (Proposals Gates SRR PDR CDR TRR PRR etc.).
• Earned Value Management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous Control Account Manager (CAM) experience preferred.

• Capable of managing and working in a fast-paced demanding environment with a focus on problem resolution and process improvement.
• PMP certification
• Ability to travel.
• Experience assessing supplier statements of work (SSOW) and providing strategic insights.
• Understanding of Integrated Product Team (IPT)/Cross-functional teams including leading an IPT team.
• Working knowledge of US Government acquisition laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS ITAR.

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