Sr. Supply Chain Manager- Supply Chain Operations

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your supply chain experience and leadership skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? Join us! As a Supply Chain Operations Manager, you'll lead a team focused on supply chain governance and compliance, supplier diversity, data and tool management, innovation and continuous improvement. You will work with Procurement to provide tools to help define, develop and improve the supply base and ensure its support to Sierra Space programs. Tools will range from day-to-day reference guides to business systems in support of an end-to-end Source-to-Pay approach. You will be responsible for thoughtful adherence to all Sierra Space Policies, Procedures, and Compliance regulations (internal and external) while maintaining business efficiency and flexibility. Responsible for timely execution of all personnel-related activities such as Time Sheet completion, Performance Evaluations, Salary Reviews, Succession Planning, etc. Responsible for leadership oversight and for ensuring Department/Team training. You'll establish priorities to maintain support, provide leadership and subject matter expertise to the Supply Chain team in order to support program milestones and delivery requirements, as well as coordinate with executive management, program management and other department managers to ensure the company's material, planning and production objectives are supported. Additionally, you'll lead supply chain innovation and efficiency throughout Sierra Space by partnering with departments to support the company's vision. You'll lead as a supply chain liaison within the business by collaborating with Operations, planning, and the logistics groups. You'll drive innovation by maximizing capabilities of current procurement management systems and seek out new advancements in technology and process. You'll drive the supply chain discovery process, lead implementation and deployment for complex internal projects. You'll ensure meaningful supply chain KPIs (key performance indicators) are set, measured and communicated across the organization to drive visibility on goals, as well as provide leadership to direct reports, including responsibility for your department's performance, and leading negotiation efforts for major internal projects.
Sierra Space, based in Louisville, Colorado with operations in Madison, Wisconsin, Durham, North Carolina, and Kennedy Space Center, Florida, designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, satellites, propulsion and environmental systems, spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. government (including NASA), commercial customers and international organizations. Learn more about Sierra Space
Must-haves:

• In-depth working knowledge of supply chain governance and compliance activities (i.e. audit programs, internal/external audit support, flowdowns etc.)
• Working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), NASA FAR Supplement (NFS), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance
• Ability to decipher regulatory requirements and ensure Sierra Space Policy and Procedures and business practices are compliant
• Experience with Commodity, Category and Sourcing Management
• Typically 6-8 years of management experience within the Source-to-Pay business areas
• Background in manufacturing timelines and requirements
• Experience working with SCM systems and tools, including MRP, POs, Analystic/Metrics, Accounts Payable, etc.

Project management skillset

• Understanding of continuous improvement and lean concepts
• Candidate must have Supply Chain Management and Procurement skills with an understanding of best practices
• Experience with CPSR, AS9100, ISO9000 compliance and audits
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment and influence other stakeholders

Preferred:

• Experience with Policy and Procedure management to include rewrites, reviews, and updates
• Experience working in Supply Chain supporting indirect, commercial and government contracts
• Experience with Small Business and Supplier Diversity

Important Notice:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
With 30+ years of proven spaceflight heritage, Sierra Space has provided more than 4,000 space systems, subsystems and components to customers worldwide, and participated in more than 500 missions to space, including to Mars. The company has technology in production and in development to enable space habitats for short- and long-duration space travel, a fleet of Dream Chaser spaceplanes, and the first free-flying commercial space station. Please visit www.sierraspace.com to learn more about Sierra Space, its business areas, capabilities, programs, products and services.
Estimated Starting Salary Range: $138,634.92 - $190,623.01
Sierra Space offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.
Sierra Space offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.
At Sierra Space, our mission is to dream, innovate, inspire and empower the next generation to transform humanity through technology and imagination. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. Sierra Space is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Contributions to Sierra Space come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.