Supply Chain, Senior Manager, Missile Defense Program

Supply Chain, Senior Manager, Missile Defense Program

Locations:
Palm Bay, FL
-OR
- Fort Wayne, IN.

Relocation Offered: YES

Competitive Salary [about $185K] Bonus, Full Benefits, World Class

Seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager for the Spectral Solutions business to capture and execute space programs. Overall responsibilities include working with the customer and leading the internal and supplier teams in capturing and executing space programs and/or studies with emphasis on technology development and mission solutions.

• Are you willing to work onsite full time in Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL?
• Do you have previous Aerospace and Defense experience?
• Do you have more than 12+ years of Subcontracts experience?
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

• Able to use hands‑on, cross‑functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements. Must have the passion, business acumen and experience to drive best‑in‑class supply chain processes and efficiencie
• Work with the assigned functional and program leaders to track and coordinate all program deliverables, highlighting key program risks and putting plans in place to mitigate those risks, providing regular reports/updates on program status, including identification and mitigation of long‑term supply chain risk
• Manage the flow of critical milestones and project requirements including analysis of supplier capacity and capability. Will ensure supplier ability to supply parts with on‑going adjustment of material flow for adequate line fill and inventory optimization.
• Provide technical support for DFx (design for all desirable manufacturability, assembly, test attributes) including reviewing engineering changes and assessment of materials/supply chain impact
• Active engagement in process improvements to continually increase efficiency and effectiveness of product development and supply chain processes
• Manage supplier relationship and supplier performance to achieve program and customer requirement
• Interacts with suppliers to ensure appropriate support and execution of deliverables as well as participate in managing supplier relationships and performance
• Interface and influence a diverse team comprised of engineering and supply chain, and supplier teammate
• Interface with program managers of various stakeholder program
• Develop, drive, and track supply chain management metrics customized to space program
• Responsible for high‑level relationship management, evolve as recognized thought leader/trusted partne
• Fully understand customer mission gaps, constraints, and objectives
• Ability to travel to supplier facilities (anticipated average of 40%-50%, primarily domestic locations)

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience, OR Graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

• Experience in the following contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost Reimbursement (w/fixed‑fee, incentive fee or award fee)
• Experience as Cost Account Manager for Subcontracts managing budgets and sales forecasting

10+ to 15 years experience. Seniority Level - Director. Management Experience Required – Yes. Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree. Willingness to Travel - Often.