Manager Supply Chain – Hunt Valley, MD

Job Description - Manager Supply Chain – Hunt Valley, MD (327212)About This RoleThe Manager Supply Chain will lead a team of subcontract specialists to enable the negotiation and execution of complex subcontracts with major suppliers and ensure oversight of the supply base. This position further serves as the Air/Sea 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.ResponsibilitiesServe as the supply chain lead to the Air and Sea domain programs. Engage in regular communications, attend program reviews, and provide supply chain feedback on items of program importance or concern (e.g. risky suppliers and mitigation, delivery status, cost growth concerns, among others).Coordinate and align with other supply chain resources/functions to meet customer objectives (Supplier Development, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing Engineering, Data Analytics, Tactical Procurement). Escalate issues as identified.Provide regular reports to supply chain and program leadership regarding subcontract status, supplier performance, risks/mitigations, and associated supply chain metrics.Develop, coach, and manage subcontract specialists and monitor employee performance to goals. Use data analytics and standard tools to measure and monitor subcontract placement and supplier management/performance. Enforce and improve on standard work and cadences. Monitor SC exception reports.Maintain knowledge of domain major commodities including industry trends, economic factors, and key suppliers in these commodities.Evaluate supply chain needs proactively with the program through the review of forecasts and the identification of potential sources for strategic sourcing considerations.Represent Supply Chain in gate reviews for prime proposal capture and submission in accordance with company delegation of authority.Intercept front end business opportunities to enable optimized downstream supply chain performance. This includes, but not limited to, early integration on proposals (in coordination with Strategic Sourcing/Material Estimating), drive program accountability, mitigate requisition compression for requirements, and advocate for supply chain with the program team.Support the Supply Chain organization executing discrete continuous improvement efforts as identified.Analyze statistical data to evaluate supplier performance. Develop and implement strategies for risk mitigation. For known issues, support root cause corrective actions including contract management and enforcement.Support both internal and external audit teams, including Accounting, Textron Audit Services, DCMA, and DCAA. Ensure subcontract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements.Minimum RequirementsMaster’s Degree with 5+ years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management. Or Bachelor’s Degree with 10+ years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management.Project management and contract negotiation experience preferred.Six Sigma certification preferred.EEO StatementTextron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including US Citizenship, for access to classified information.Job Location and DetailsPrimary Location: US-Maryland-Hunt ValleyJob Field: Supply ChainSchedule: Full-timeJob Level: Manager without Direct ReportsShift: First ShiftTravel: Yes, 20% of the TimeJob Posting: 08/28/2024, 7:14:22 PMTextron Systems values diversity to enhance our businesses.

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