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Mgr I - Supply Chain

BAE Systems

Louisville, KYFull-time$92–157K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$92–157K/yr
Location
Louisville, KY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Supply Chain Program Manager to lead supply chain activities for its Combat Mission System business area. The role coordinates material strategies and objectives across programs, works with Engineering, Quality, and Operations, and supports program performance from proposal activities through contract closure. The manager also oversees risk and opportunity planning, financial and performance metrics, budgets, forecasts, and collaboration across programs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supply Chain FundamentalsExpeditingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsBriefing SkillsNegotiationPersuasionInformation DisseminationMS Office SuiteOrganizationPrioritizationManufacturingCross-Functional LeadershipFinancial BudgetingFinancial ForecastingProposal SupportContinuous ImprovementSix SigmaLean MethodologiesDoD EnvironmentFAR/DFARS

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Related Field or Equivalent Experience8 Years Work ExperiencePMP CertificationTravel Up to 25%

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems has an opportunity available now for a Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) in support of the Combat Mission System (CMS) business area within the Platform and Services (P&S) sector. In this role, the SCPM will serve as a strong leader with demonstrated project management skills. Directly accountable for ensuring overall program performance from a supply chain perspective. A self-starter, the SCPM will develop and strive to achieve organizational and program objectives, while interfacing with all levels of internal management. Leads program supply chain activities and acts as a liaison between the Program Manager(s), other functional leads, and the Supply Chain organization. Responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of all program material strategies, supply chain objectives, and enterprise objectives. Works closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create common schedules based on Material Requirements Planning. Responsibilities span from the front end of the business to Supply Chain activities through contract closure. The SCPM uses their influence for impact upon the overall objectives and long-range goals of the program and the program team.

Additional responsibilities:

  • Risk and Opportunity management;

  • Provide briefings in customer forums;

  • Develop and execute supply chain strategies and plans in conjunction with Program Buyers;

  • Create, manage, and execute material program strategies and the material program plans;

  • Provide comprehensive Supply Chain support for Proposal activities and ensure compliance for the programs and tailoring when applicable;

  • Develop and lead supply chain proposal activities including task descriptions and basis of estimates.

  • Develop and execute risk/opportunity plans to meet program objectives.

  • Identify and develop opportunities for small business participation.

  • Monitor and pro-actively address performance and financial metrics including those related to cost, schedule, quality, and EVMS.

  • Develop and track budgets, targets, initiate and maintain accurate sales forecasts, short-range material EACs.

  • Collaborate with other programs to maximize efficiency of program execution.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and eight (8) years of work experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or another relevant function. Work experience considered in lieu of degree.

  • Knowledgeable in supply chain fundamentals, including expediting.

  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.

  • Able to prepare and lead presentations and briefs.

  • Highly effective communicator able to listen, negotiate, persuade, and disseminate information collaboratively with internal/external customers and supply chain partners and via cross-functional teams.

  • Computer skills, including MS Office Suite.

  • Organization and prioritizing skills.

  • Manufacturing environment experience.

  • Ability to support travel of up to 25%.

  • Must be able to travel to Aberdeen and Minneapolis frequently to support program needs.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Advanced degree (i.e. masters in Supply Chain);

  • PMP certification;

  • Leading/influencing cross-functional team;

  • Demonstrated performance against financial budgets and forecasts;

  • Supporting proposal efforts;

  • Implementing continuous improvement, Six Sigma or Lean methodologies/principals;

  • Experience within a DoD environment;

  • Knowledge in FAR / DFARs.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707

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.

Mgr I - Supply Chain

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,159 open Supply Chain Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$92–157K/yr
  • US median$124–190K/yr809 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $124K, is 20% below the US median midpoint ($156K) — in the lowest quarter of Supply Chain Management salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 16 open Supply Chain Management jobs in Kentucky and 1,159 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Supply Chain Management postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (1,013 postings).
Education
571 of the 1,159 open Supply Chain Management jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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