Specialist, Supply Chain Management Materials

Job Title:Specialist Supply ChainManagement - Materials

Job Code:40985

JobLocation:Camden AR

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days 4 days a week

Job Description:

TheMaterialProgramManagementpositionserves as the primary Supply Chain/Material Management (SC/MM) liaison for business unit programs and new business development initiatives. This roleinfluencescross-functional SC/MM teams to develop comprehensive supply chain strategies plans and processes that integrate seamlessly into overall Program Management plans. Acting as the principal customer interface for all supply chain program activitiesMaterialProgram Managementrepresentsprocurement on Integrated Program Teams (IPTs) and drives cross-functional resolution of material-related issues status updates and challenges.

Essential Functions:

Assemble and leadall material requirements material budgets and supply chain deliverables for assigned programs

Develop and deliver monthly material cost forecasts and quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) projections for program leadership and customers

Lead and direct integrated cross-functional material teams collaborating with suppliers supply chain leadership program management functional leaders and customers to meet subcontract cost schedule and technical objectives

Manage time and resources effectively across multiple programs prioritizing critical path activities and competing demands

Develop and execute supply chain strategies for development and production proposalssubmittedto Government and Prime Contractor programs

Drive affordability initiatives and supplier performance improvement programs including quality enhancement efforts

Escalate and resolve material-related issues risks and roadblocks with suppliers internal stakeholders and customers

Support negotiation of subcontracts with critical often single-source or sole-source suppliers based on specialized technology requirements

Partner in developing supplier baseline program plans including budget and schedule baselines aligned with overall program objectives

Assistand provide input incontract negotiations with strategic suppliers

Prepare and deliver presentations to peers customers suppliers and senior management

Serve as the primary SC/MM representative and customer-facing point of contact for all supply chainmaterialprogram matters

Qualifications:

Requires proficient knowledge of job area. May have practical knowledge of project management. Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Ability to travel up to 10% to other facilities and supplier locations nationwide

Preferred Additional Skills:

Flexibility to work extended hours as needed.

Knowledge of supply chain management lean manufacturingassemblyand ATP processes.

Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plansprocessesand results of the supporting team.

Solid working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning integrated master schedulingbudgetingand earned value management.

Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design build and test).

Experience in leading encouragingreviewingandcritiquingwork of supporting team members to maximize program success.

Ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and to make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results.

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