Hiring: Senior Manager, Supply Chain Management Company: Rocketdyne Location: Mason, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 12:57:33 Target Skills & Keywords : Program Management, Risk Management, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •12+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including significant leadership responsibility in aerospace, defense, electronics, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment. Required Skills: •Develop and execute the supply chain strategy for the Space Electronics business unit in alignment with business growth objectives, customer commitments, and operational priorities. •Partner cross-functionally with the broader Rocketdyne supply chain organization to leverage best practices, resource flexibility and process optimization in support of Rocketdyne as a whole. •Lead core supply chain functions including planning, procurement, strategic sourcing, inventory control, supplier management, and material readiness. •Build and lead a high-performing team with clear roles, strong accountability, and a culture of collaboration, urgency, and continuous improvement. •Drive material availability and on-time delivery performance for complex electronic assemblies, components, and long-lead commodities. •Partner with Program Management, Operations, Engineering, and Quality to align supply chain execution with production schedules, customer milestones, new product introduction, and program requirements. •Strengthen supplier performance through segmentation, scorecards, business reviews, risk management, corrective actions, and development plans. •Establish sourcing strategies for critical electronic components, including semiconductors, PCBs, machined parts, and specialty materials, with focus on continuity of supply, quality, and cost competitiveness. Qualifications: •Proven leadership experience across planning, procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, and material execution. •In-depth knowledge of supply chain challenges associated with electronics manufacturing, including long-lead components, constrained supply, lifecycle management, and obsolescence. •Demonstrated success improving on-time delivery, supplier performance, inventory health, material availability, and cost performance through disciplined execution. •Strong business acumen with the ability to translate operational priorities into measurable results and scalable processes. •Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence across functions and levels of the organization. •Knowledge of aerospace quality and regulatory environments including AS9100, FAA, DoD, or ITAR requirements preferred •Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience. •15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!