Configuration Planning Specialist

Supply Chain Operations Planning And Project Management Area ManagerDo you want to learn and grow in a great company? Do you want to join a team that protects the global network of the best defense contractor in the country? GDLS is looking to hire a Supply Chain Operations Planning and Project Management Area Manager, the perfect place to challenge your Supply Chain manager skills. General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees worldwide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. We offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. 401k Match (6%) Educational Assistance 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off) Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect: Work as intermediary between program office, CM, design engineering, manufacturing engineering and supply chain during change process Manage date effective cut ins on changes to Bill of Materials. Communicates any risk/schedule/cost impact related to change cut in Utilizes drawing mark ups, Oracle MRP, program CCBs/meetings, and buyer communication to determine effectivity and document within Teamcenter Drive operational excellence and implement continuous improvement initiatives Implement best practices in supply chain planning and management. Qualifications Sought: Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain or Business related discipline preferred. 3-5+ years of relevant experience Experience across the product lifecycle (Development, Production and Sustainment) preferred. Knowledge of business financials, Earned Value Management System (EVMS), Oracle MRP, scheduling tools, and critical path analysis. Proven ability to lead, manage, and influence cross-functional teams. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens will not be eligible) Additional Information / Desired Experience: Strategic thinking and planning Data analysis and interpretation Problem solving Operations management Strong collaborator