Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics

Senior Manager, Supply Chain And Logistics

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain and Logistics (SCM) will own supply chain performance within a Blue Origin Program and is accountable and responsible to define program goals, manage risk, manage schedule and support escalations and problem solving. This role will lead a team of Supply Chain professionals and collaborate with other supply chain and logistics functions to ensure the success of their programs. Frequent reporting to Business Unit Element leadership and Senior Management is required. Responsibilities of this role include understanding the product structure, key objectives, budgets, and schedules of the programs they support. They ensure all Supply Chain functions are executing plans to achieve those targets, track progress, and develop mitigations where performance is not aligned with expectations. This role will ensure the placement and receipt of all material requirements to meet those strategies and plans in support of program requirements including complete material management and ownership (schedule, cost and Material EAC). Key candidate attributes to facilitate success in this role include influencing, facilitation, presentation, communication, process development, analysis, and problem solving. Key candidates for this role will be comfortable working and directing small teams in ambiguous, dynamic environments as well as in cross-functional teams. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications : Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience, Master's degree with 7 years of experience in Engineering, related technical fields, Supply Chain Management, or related industry experience. Proven ability to lead and manage high performance team, including hiring and performance management responsibilities. Superior communication skills (written and verbal), leadership abilities, negotiation skills and the ability to collaborate in a cross functional environment are required to perform in this position. Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with internal and external partners. Excellent analytical and quantitative skills; ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions Demonstrated negotiation skills developed from contracts, proposal management, supplier management, capture management or similar negotiating activities. Track record of working in an ambiguous environment and ability to define processes that can scale Occasional travel required (up to 25%) Strong ability to review product structure (Bill of Materials), identify long lead and high risk items / systems, and craft Supply Chain strategies to meet program objectives. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Supply Chain Management and Program Management Desired : Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent project management experience Experience with spacecraft systems Demonstrated knowledge / compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR / DFARS) Experience in assessing proposal compliance