Support Services Manager, Supply Chain

Job Description

The Support Services Manager, Supply Chain reports to the Director, Supply Chain and is responsible for leading a team of ~30 buyers and material coordinators to procure and manage general material in support of BIW’s services business with ~8 Direct Reports.

Safety Leadership:

• Ensure zero recordable injuries in supply chain

Project Execution:

• Identify and implement projects that result in Waste Reductions
• Responsible for material estimate proposal development
• Responsible for procurement of all Planning Yard material and meeting schedule requirements of the Navy Customer

Management:

• Oversee the kitting and delivery of material (both Fabricated in house or purchased)
• Report Supply Chain activity performance and give formal presentations of material status and forecasts to the Navy Customer

Training and Development:

• Facilitate Development Conversations for all direct reports at least on a quarterly basis identifying what they are doing well and areas of opportunity at their level or the level above as a potential promotion candidate

Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Interface with BIW Design, Engineering, Program Office, Estimating, Contracts, Planning and Manufacturing
• Collaborate cross functionally to identify process gaps that are impacting downstream / upstream organizations and recommend a set of solutions

Continuous Improvement:

• Encourage / Drive the team to recommend process improvement initiatives that can reduce waste

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain or business management, or at least 7 years of supply chain business experience required; defense industry experience preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of Supervisory / Managerial experience required.
• Proven ability to develop, lead, and motivate people.
• Proven team-building skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other functions.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects.
• Superior understanding of supply chain function.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.