Senior Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were 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:

• Bachelors degree with 10 years of experience Masters 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 (FAR 15.4)
• Experienced supporting DCMA Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) events.

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Dependent on role type and job level employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the companys intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the companys results or other factors at the companys sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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