Supply Chain Manager- Aerospace Industry

Supply Chain Manager
- Aerospace Industry

Job Title:

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management.

Location:

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.

Full Time
• Fort Wayne, IN

• Subject matter expert with knowledge of the job area and in-depth knowledge of project management.
• Lead all aspects of the Supply Chain acquisition process from proposal stage through Program award and execution.
• Analyze markets and strategic sourcing to align with business goals.
• Manage Business Unit cost, schedule and technical performance, ensuring company and customer objectives are met, including on-time delivery, exceptional quality and affordability.
• Monitor and assess project issues, develop mechanisms and resolutions to meet goals.
• Determine feasibility of material, components, specifications or requirements and support product development activities, including proposal support and engineering change impacts.
• Apply baseline-centric execution and Change Management, review project status, budgets, forecasts, EVMS and prepare status reports.
• Develop, maintain and manage strategic relationships with suppliers to achieve Program, Customer and Corporate goals for sales, orders and profit.
• Integrate the supply chain team into program development and execution through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a diverse team of Supply Chain Professionals at varying levels of experience.
• Design and drive supply‑chain transformation and improvement projects, bringing functional and operational experience in Supply Chain Management and Operations domains.
• Use hands‑on, cross‑functional approaches to identify pain points and drive improvements.
• Staff, recruit, train, develop talent and retain employees.
• Negotiate contract vehicles, including Subcontracts, Letter Subcontracts, Teaming Agreements, NDAs and Sole Source Agreements.
• Establish and manage major contractual milestones and schedule goals throughout the program.
• Ensure supplier ability to supply parts with ongoing material‑flow adjustment for adequate line fill and inventory optimization.
• Innovate solutions to complex problems, identifying supplier performance improvement and cost‑reduction opportunities.
• Initiate corrective action measures when necessary.
• Provide timely and accurate Supply Chain status information to management and external customers.
• Motivated self‑starter well versed in overall Supply Chain Process Flow and managing Business Unit performance across technical scope, schedule, and cost.
• Manage complex subcontracts (hardware, software, complex services, production subcontracts) and communicate effectively across professional levels and functions.
• Lead, direct, and review the work of direct reports to maintain workflow and productivity, ensuring weekly objectives are achieved.
• Maintain a team mentality in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Provide input on talent and performance management decisions for the team.
• Manage department and program budgets and explain variances in monthly performance.
• Navigate FAR/DFARS regulations and internal procedures for compliance.
• Support Small Business initiatives.
• Generate spending plans, payment forecasts, and variance reports.
• Follow strategic direction set by Program and functional leadership.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
• 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.

• TS/SCI and/or DoD Secret clearance preferred, but not required.
• Experience in contract types: FFP, FPIF, T&M, Labor Hour, Cost‑Plus (with fixed‑fee, incentive fee, or award fee).
• Experience managing budgets and sales forecasting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Lean Six Sigma experience.
• Previous leadership experience.

Compensation: $ - $ per year