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Supply Chain Product Line Director

BAE Systems

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Hudson, NH
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$150,370 - $255,630

Job Description

Job Description

This senior supply chain leadership role is responsible for aggressively driving strategy and execution for the THAAD Seeker program within the PGSS product line. The Director will be a critical force in accelerating business growth, scaling operations, and building a high-performance supply chain capable of meeting increasing demand in a dynamic.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven leader with deep end-to-end supply chain expertise, a proven ability to lead through growth, complexity, and change. This role requires a forward-leaning mindset to challenge the status quo, rapidly deploy innovative solutions, and eliminate constraints that limit speed, capacity, and profitability.

As a key member of the Product Line Leadership Team, the Director will operate as a strategic partner to senior leadership across this programs, manufacturing, engineering, quality, finance, and contracts, while also engaging directly with supplier executives to drive performance, accountability, and scalability across the supply base.

This role requires an on-site presence aligned to business demands. Candidates must be within a commutable distance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and drive end-to-end supply chain strategy and execution to enable rapid business growth and increased production throughput.
  • Identify and eliminate constraints across the supply chain, ensuring the organization can scale efficiently to meet current and future demand.
  • Develop and execute bold, forward-looking strategies across procurement, production planning, and inventory management to maximize speed, cost efficiency, and service levels.
  • Build, lead, and continuously elevate a high-performing supply chain organization focused on accountability, urgency, and results.
  • Establish strong, performance-driven relationships with supplier executive leadership to ensure capacity, delivery, and cost competitiveness.
  • Anticipate and mitigate risks by actively monitoring market dynamics, supplier health, and geopolitical or industry shifts.
  • Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence, challenging legacy approaches and accelerating transformation.
  • Serve as the supply chain authority to the Business Area Leadership Team, providing clear, data-driven insights that inform growth decisions.

Qualifications and Capabilities
  • Proven ability to lead in high-growth, fast-paced environments with a focus on execution and results.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into decisive action.
  • Exceptional influencing skills, capable of aligning senior stakeholders and driving outcomes across complex organizations.
  • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing teams, managing conflict, and driving accountability.
  • Sharp business acumen with a clear understanding of how supply chain performance directly impacts revenue growth and margin expansion.
  • A proven record of delivering transformational change, scaling operations, and achieving measurable business results.


Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Related Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years' work experience, or equivalent experience
  • 8 plus years in a highly regulated manufacturing industry
  • Broad discipline experience in a multi-plant supply chain environment
  • Experience leading geographically diverse teams
  • Experience with supply chain management software and systems
  • Strong understanding of key elements of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products
  • Strong presentation skills, capable of briefing at all levels of the organization
  • Willingness to travel domestically up to 25%
  • Ability to obtain up to Secret clearance


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • 12 plus years experience in an Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment
  • Certification in Supply Chain Management (APICS, CSCP) or Program Management (PMP)
  • Proficiency in supply chain management software and systems
  • Expert level understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Existing Secret or Top Secret clearance


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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At BAE Systems, our ethos is etched in purpose – a purpose that binds us to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. Guided by unwavering commitment, we stand shoulder to shoulder with our defenders, fostering an environment where purpose isn’t just a statement, it’s our shared heartbeat.

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