Supply Chain Director, FBM

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Supply Chain's vision is to enable customer and mission success through supply chain strategies and execution that deliver superior operational program performance and create competitive advantage through continuous improvement. It is our mission to deliver affordable supply chain solutions that meet all program requirements and manage supply chain risks to ensure positive supplier performance through all phases of the program life-cycle from capture to sustainment. If you are an enthusiastic, self-starter, eager to learn in a dynamic environment, come join our team. This is an ideal opportunity for you to make an impact on our supply chain strategy for robust, efficient, and fast program startup & execution. Here, we are driven by innovation and integrity. By applying the highest standards of business ethics and a forward-thinking mindset, we believe everything is within our reach - and yours -- as a Lockheed Martin employee.

What does this role look like?

The Supply Chain Director will be responsible and accountable to the SMD line of business (LOB), FBM mission area, and functional leadership to assure program performance. The role will focus on critical supplier execution with rigor and the high standards necessary to assure 100% mission success. This position must maintain operational excellence and drive all affordability initiatives including value acceleration in the supply chain.

This role will offer you the following daily challenges:

This position will support the VP of FBM and SMD senior leadership so strong technical competency, cost account experience, proposal experience, and leadership qualities are imperative. The selected individual will provide leadership to partner with internal and external customers, develop and implement supply chain strategy, support LOB make/buy decisions as an honest broker, assure excellent subcontractor performance, and manage a large team of over 100 individuals at sites including Sunnyvale, Denver, Huntsville, Valley Forge, Titusville, and the Eastern Range. The director will be responsible for the people, processes and tools for the Supply Chain function, in conjunction with other duties as assigned by either the LOB or functional leadership. They will provide best value to the program through the use of strategic subcontracting methods that improve program cost and schedule.

Although this position does support some teleworking; the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Titusville, FL. , and be expected to work in the office as needed

Basic Qualifications:

To be successful, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• At least 10 years of increasing responsibility covering multiple programs and LOBs.

• 5 years of highly effective coded leadership experience in either Program Management or Subcontract Management.

• Proven ability to manage large complex subcontracts and work across multiple interface boundaries.

• Proven experience in supply chain proposal support.

• Demonstrated full-spectrum leadership behaviors.

• Experience managing a large team of employees at multiple sites.

• Proven experience managing change.

• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US DoD TOP SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Skills:

To be successful, ideally, you should also have:

• Experience with and understanding of technology within FBM Mission Area

• Experience with multiple phases of the program life cycle such as estimating, planning, proposals, contracting, development, procurement, production, and earned value.

• Previous experience in more than one discipline - some examples include engineering, subcontracts, and program management.

• Strong customer relationships.

• Strong major supplier relationships.

• CAM experience.

• Leadership or participation in initiatives that improve cost, schedule, or technical performance, affordability, and efficiency.

• Effective mentor and coach.

• Completion of focused training or certification program specific to Program Management, Subcontract Management, or other applicable area.

• Proven exceptional strategic communication skills, both written, verbal, and presentation, to effectively communicate business cases to all levels of peers, suppliers, as well as program and executive management, with an ability to persuade and motivate action.

PLEASE NOTE-Other important information:

• By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.

• Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Benefits of Employment:

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Purchasing/Procurement/Supply Chain

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First