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Sr Manager Supply Chain – Slidell, LA

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi\-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems\.

This role is in Textron System’s Land Systems business area\. Visit TextronSystems\.com & Lycoming\.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\!

About This Role

The Sr\. Manager Supply Chain will lead a team of subcontract specialists to enable the negotiation and execution of complex subcontracts with major suppliers and ensure oversight of the supply base\. This position further serves as the Military Crewed Land Vehicle, domain supply chain lead with direct support responsibility to the domain program leadership\. Customer relationship management and supply chain execution are key measures for this position, all with a focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost\.

Responsibilities

Serve as the supply chain lead to the Crewed Land Family of Vehicle domain programs\. Engage in regular communications, attend program reviews, and provide supply chain feedback on items of program importance or concern \(e\.g\. risky suppliers and mitigation, delivery status, cost growth concerns, parts misaligned to need by dates, among others\)\.Coordinate and align with other supply chain resources/functions to meet customer objectives\. \(Supplier Development Engineering, Strategic Sourcing, Sourcing Engineering, Data Analytics, Tactical Procurement\)\. Escalate issues as identified and drive to closure\.Lead improvement projects internally within the Supply Chain Team and within the Supply Base to reduce costs, improve quality, reduce supplier lead times, and increase business confidence in supplier delivery performance\.Provide regular reports to supply chain and program leadership regarding subcontract status, supplier performance, risks/mitigations, and associated supply chain metrics\.Develop, coach, and manage subcontract specialists and monitor employee performance to goals\. Use data analytics and standard tools to measure and monitor subcontract placement and supplier management/performance\. Enforce and improve on standard work and cadences\. Monitor SC exception reports\.Maintain knowledge of domain major commodities including industry trends, economic factors, and key suppliers in these commodities\.Evaluate supply chain needs proactively with the program through the review of forecasts and the identification of potential sources for strategic sourcing considerations\.Represent Supply Chain in proposal gate reviews for prime proposal capture and submission in accordance with company delegation of authority\.Intercept front end business opportunities to enable optimized down stream supply chain performance\. This includes, but not limited to, early integration on proposals \(in coordination with Strategic Sourcing/Material Estimating\), drive program accountability, mitigate requisition compression for requirements, and advocate for supply chain with the program team\.Support the Supply Chain organization executing discrete continuous improvement efforts as identified\.Analyze statistical data to evaluate supplier performance\. Develop and implement strategies for risk mitigation\. For known issues, support root cause corrective actions including contract management and enforcement\.Support both internal and external audit teams, including Accounting, Textron Audit Services, DCMA and DCAA\. Ensure subcontract management activities are conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and customer requirements\.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Master’s Degree with 5 years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management\. Or Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in a related field such as supply chain, procurement, contracts, or program management\.Project management with Transition to Production or Development Program Experience strongly preferred\.Contract negotiation experience preferred\.Six Sigma certification preferred\.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives\.

Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\!

Flexible Work SchedulesEducation AssistanceCareer Development & Training OpportunitiesWellness Program \(including Fitness Reimbursement\)Medical, Dental, Vision & 401\(K\) with Company FundingPaid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

**Recruiting Company:** Textron Systems

**Primary Location:** US-Louisiana-Slidell

**Job Function:** Supply Chain

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Manager with Direct Reports

**Job Type:** Experienced

**Shift:** First Shift

**Travel:** Yes, 20 % of the Time

**Job Posting:** 10/30/2025, 2:41:09 PM

**Job Number:** 337422