Supply Chain Lead

Trident Systems is seeking a Supply Chain Lead that will lead the day-to-day supply chain execution for company supporting both the Space Electronic Systems and Integrated C4ISR Systems business units. This position reports to the Trident Operations Director and is in Chantilly or Fairfax, VA.  

The Supply Chain Lead is responsible for maturing and evolution of the Supply Chain function within Trident, growing and leading a diverse team of experienced Material Planners, Buyers, and Subcontract Managers in a rapidly expanding business.   They will be responsible for major subcontractors as well as complex Bills of Material (BOMs) supporting all programs within the business.  The selected candidate is accountable for supply chain execution excellence in all phases/facets of the program lifecycle (capture/proposal, strategy, material finance/CAM management, and execution).  

The selected candidate will be a high performing, experienced supply chain leader who is goal-oriented, very organized, communicates exceptionally well, and is equipped to partner with a wide range of internal stakeholders to meet business objectives.  To do this, they will leverage a solid understanding of the Global Supply Chain and be knowledgeable in the engineering, contracts, manufacturing, information technology, and mission excellence areas and how they impact delivery of supply chain materials and services. The selected candidate will have a proven ability to engage with suppliers to resolve schedule and quality issues, contracts, negotiate pricing, as well as knowledge in compliance areas. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

•  Responsible and accountable for the strategy, planning, and execution of all material and services content for the Trident business. 
• Grow and train functional expertise in supply chain roles such as Buyers, Material Planning, and Subcontract Management 
• Acts as the main focal point for the business for the entire supply chain and coordinates cross-functionally to ensure that all inventory and supply chain commitments are met, and that appropriate mitigation plans are developed and executed to address any programmatic risks related to suppliers. 
• Briefs business, operations, and senior leadership on the status and issues affecting Program cost and schedule performance related to Supply Chain. 
• Implements strategies and actions to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and subcontract services in support of program needs. 
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross functional teams and in interfacing with suppliers, major subcontractors and customers 
• Accountable for resource planning, material cost, forecasting, schedule performance, risk/opportunity management, supplier performance, and supply chain issue resolution. 
• Drives continuous improvements in supply chain/subcontracts related processes via metrics, tool and process improvements, collaboration with other functions, programs, and the extended supply chain. 
• Ensures compliance with the wide range of regulatory and other requirements and achieve supplier diversity requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Direct experience working and collaborating across multiple Functions, IPTs, and Projects 
• Strong leadership, communication, strategic thinking, change management, and analytical skills. 
• Demonstrated experience developing, growing teams, and shaping a performing culture. 
• Experience with a broad range of supply chain areas including risk management, terms and conditions, negotiations, contract types (fixed price and cost type), and post award management. 
• Significant experience in managing a broad range of suppliers and subcontractors including providers of complex components/assemblies/systems, services, and commodities. 
• Strong communications skills with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with a diverse set of leadership stakeholders. 
• Experience with specific regulations and compliance practices governing defense contractor supply chain activities (e.g., FAR, DFARS, ITAR, other) 
• Proficiency using MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Rigorous knowledge of metrics, performance tracking, and data integrity 
• Thorough knowledge of common supply chain tools 
• Ability to obtain a DoD TS/SCI Clearance preferred but not required. 

Years of Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering and/or technical discipline or equivalent and a minimum of 9 years of experience in defense or aerospace systems and/or management in development or production projects 
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience leading and/or managing teams 
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