Manager Supply Chain Programs 3
Quick Summary
Development and staffing of the Global Supply Chain Organization in its entirety Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy, processes,
The Global Supply Chain Program Manager will be responsible and accountable for end‑to‑end supply chain strategy, planning, and execution operations for the Advanced Programs (AP) Business Area located in Linthicum, MD. The ideal candidate will combine supply chain expertise with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations under a commercial mindset to lead and champion a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. They will foster strong collaborative relationships and partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Finance, to drive alignment and joint problem-solving.
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Development and staffing of the Global Supply Chain Organization in its entirety
- Develop and execute a global supply chain strategy, processes, and practices that align to commercial industry
- Develop and execute global supply chain strategies for foundry materials and components, aligned with business and program objectives
- Segment the supply base and define sourcing strategies (single/dual sourcing, regionalization, insourcing/outsourcing) to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
- Drive supplier development initiatives, including process improvements, qualification of new suppliers, and transitions/dual‑source strategies
- Resolve supply disruptions and recovery plans, coordinating with Operations, Quality, and Logistics
- Identify and manage supply chain risks (single‑source, geopolitical, capacity, quality, ESG/compliance) with proactive mitigation plans
- Ensure adherence to all applicable contractual, regulatory, ethical sourcing, and export/import requirements
- Use analytics and KPIs to drive performance, identify trends, and prioritize improvement initiative
- Monitor and improve supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness) and implement risk mitigation and dual-sourcing strategies where feasible
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelors degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, or Manufacturing/Operations or Masters Degree with min of 6 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, or Manufacturing/Operations.
- Minimum of 5 years in as a direct supervisor of people
- Experience in Commercial or Defense
- Experience in Supplier Management and Cross Functional collaboration and influence
- US Citizenship and ability to obtain government Security clearance
Nice to Have
~2 min read- Experience with lean/continuous improvement (e.g., Green Belt/Black Belt)
- Experience in commodity management and strategic thinking
- Experience in communication and stakeholder management skills; presenting to executive leadership
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $167,500–$251,300 a year
- 208% above the $67,995 median for Other jobs on Jobera (130,710 salaries).
- Posted
- 11 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
- First seen
- October 23, 2026
- Last seen
- November 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 9
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 31%
- Scored at
- November 2, 2026
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