Job Description The Manager I – Supply Chain supports ship repair, modernization, overhaul, and conversion projects through leadership of procurement activities, subcontract management, and material readiness. This position also functions as a Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) operating under the Director of Supply Chain. In this capacity, the SCPM assists in program‑level planning, performance monitoring, and compliance activities, while serving as the primary interface with Ships Management for subcontractor performance on the deck plate. The manager leads the Material Production Coordinators and ensures material availability in accordance with the Master Material Index to support production timelines.
Key Responsibilities:• Lead and supervise Material Production Coordinators, ensuring material coordination, kitting, staging, and availability in alignment with the Master Material Index and production milestones.
• Assist the Director of Supply Chain in developing, maintaining, and executing supply chain strategies supporting ship repair programs, including demand forecasting, procurement planning, and risk identification.
• Serve as the primary supply chain interface with Ships Management for overseeing subcontractor performance on the deck plate, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Support the Director of Supply Chain in communicating supply chain readiness, issues, risks, and performance to program and executive teams.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Supply Chain Program Plan (SCPP) and participate in integrated reviews.
• Conduct Bill of Material analysis, costing, planning, and non‑labor cost development; support financial and estimating activities for ongoing and future projects.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and compliance, monitor non‑labor performance metrics, and help develop cost models and program status updates.
• Collaborate with proposal management, estimating, program management, engineering, planning, and production to interpret specifications and convert requirements into procurement strategies and material readiness plans.
• Assist supply chain coordinators and analysts with sourcing, evaluation, negotiation, selection, and contractual management of subcontractors and material suppliers to ensure alignment with specifications, quality, budget, schedule, and earned value requirements.
• Ensure subcontract documentation alignment with customer regulations, including FAR, DFARS, NAVSEA standards, and applicable commercial maritime requirements.
• Participate in establishing supplier milestone objectives and support monitoring supplier performance to schedules and contractual specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, supplier reliability, subcontractor deck plate performance, and overall program material readiness.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Typically Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain Management, or Operations.
- Minimum of 8 years of directly applicable experience managing supply chain processes and personnel using integrated ERP systems. Work experience considered in lieu of formal education.
- Strong knowledge of ship repair or shipbuilding operations.
- Demonstrated experience guiding supply chain activities through project and program management, planning, and quality processes.
- Experience analyzing and mitigating risks related to contract terms and conditions, including long‑term agreement development and negotiation.
- Proficiency with MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to build strong cross‑functional relationships.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • MBA with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management.
• Professional certifications such as APICS CSCP, ISM CPSM, or PMP.
• Experience with FAR/DFARS compliance requirements applicable to government contractor purchasing
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $107952 - $183518
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
