Sr Manager Supply Chain – Slidell, LA

Company Overview

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi‑industry company that employs 35,000 talented creators, thinkers, makers, and doers worldwide. Textron Systems develops products that fly, hover, zoom, and launch—things that move people, protect soldiers, power industries, and serve customers across aerospace, defense, specialized vehicles, turf care, and fuel systems.

The Sr. Manager Supply Chain will lead a team of subcontract specialists to enable the negotiation and execution of complex subcontracts with major suppliers. The position serves as the Military Crewed Land Vehicle domain supply chain lead with direct support responsibility to the domain program leadership. Customer relationship management and supply chain execution are key measures for this position, all with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

• Serve as the supply chain lead to the Crewed Land Family of Vehicle domain programs, engaging in regular communications, attending program reviews, and providing supply chain feedback on items of program importance.
• Coordinate and align with other supply chain resources/functions to meet customer objectives (Supplier Development Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing Engineering, Data Analytics, Tactical Procurement). Escalate issues and drive to closure.
• Lead improvement projects to reduce costs, improve quality, reduce supplier lead times, and increase confidence in supplier delivery performance.
• Provide regular reports to supply chain and program leadership regarding subcontract status, supplier performance, risks/mitigations, and related metrics.
• Develop, coach, and manage subcontract specialists, monitor employee performance, and enforce standard work and cadences.
• Maintain knowledge of domain major commodities, industry trends, economic factors, and key suppliers.
• Evaluate supply chain needs proactively with the program through forecast reviews and strategic sourcing considerations.
• Represent Supply Chain in proposal gate reviews for prime proposal capture and submission.
• Intercept front‑end business opportunities to optimize downstream supply chain performance, including early integration on proposals and program accountability.
• Support discrete continuous improvement efforts within the Supply Chain organization.
• Analyze supplier performance data, develop risk mitigation strategies, and support root‑cause corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring subcontract management activities comply with company policies, laws, and customer requirements.

• Master’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management; or Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong project management experience, preferably with transition to production or development program experience.
• Contract negotiation experience preferred.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Flexible work schedules
• Education assistance
• Career development & training opportunities
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company funding
• Paid parental leave

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Textron’s products and services are trusted by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact at Textron.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US‑Louisiana‑Slidell
• Job Field:
  Supply Chain
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
• Job Type: Experienced
• Shift: First Shift
• Travel:
  Yes, 20% of the time
• Posted: 10/30/2025
• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Supply Chain
• Industries:
  Defense and Space Manufacturing