About this role
Job Description
Primary Purpose
The Warehouse Operations Lead serves as the authority for the lifecycle materials management of critical components and parts. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure operations material readiness by integrating materials procurement, rigorous inventory accountability, and the application of industry practices, techniques, and standards for warehouse operations, applying a broad range of logistics concepts and principles for accuracy and efficiency. This position bridges the gap between high-level program objectives and tactical execution, mitigating logistics risks and optimizing the sustainment of mid-level to complex systems to ensure seamless production operations.
Function
Function as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) to maximize material availability and distribution efficiency through the oversight of materials and personnel. Responsible for implementing scalable solutions for procurement and sustainment, eliminating bottlenecks in the supply chain and ensuring that complex equipment and parts are managed with accuracy and accountability to government and industry regulatory standards.
Required Skills and Education
- 5+ years of experience working with materials management and sourcing strategies
- Experience in supporting development programs with part and supplier selection
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Possess interpersonal skills involving coordinating and negotiating with customers and suppliers
- Be able to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations
- Ability to influence across functional boundaries and communicate well with different teams
- Be able to lead team building and coaching for employee success
Preferred Skills and Education
Prefered Education: Associate Degree or Higher
About BAE Systems, Inc.:
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
Benefits Information
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.
Intern
Benefits
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).