Dave Posz
Chandler,AZ
Summary
21+ years managing a wide range of GSC programs from material management process implementation to multi billion dollar production programs. Developed Inter-Departmental Product Lead (IPT) training to drive consistency of support across all programs at NGLV. Dotted line manager for all Material CAMs, Material Analysts and Planners in support of material baseline and revenue forecasting, Engineering BOM development and production planning/procurement functions. Acting liaison between GSC and Program Operations. Mentor to early career professionals and problem solving resource for established Supplier Program Management team.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Material Program Manager
Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicles
03.2021 - Current
- GSC lead during the proposal phase of the Next Generations Interceptor program competition valued at $2.6b.
- Promoted to Sr. Material Program Manager for the NGI Program post award. Currently performing the task of Sr. MPM as well as managing a team of 5 program specific Supplier Program Managers providing guidance and interacting with suppliers to achieve program goals.
- Dotted line manager to Material CAMs, Material Analysts and Production Planners in support of material budget and revenue forecast accuracy as well as BOM development and maintenance.
Sr. Supplier Program Manager
Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicle
04.2011 - 03.2021
- Supported the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program as the program specific Sr. Supply Chain Manager
- Supported all functions previously outlined however specifically with a focus on the GMD program.
- Liaison between GSC and Program Operations to ensure hardware deliveries met production requirements.
- Collaborated with Program Mission Assurance to ensure customer quality requirement were properly flowed down to the supply base for all Safety/Mission Critical Suppliers.
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Orbital Sciences Corporation
01.2008 - 04.2011
- Managed Ordnance and Pneumatics commodities for the Common Hardware Group supporting all Launch Vehicle programs utilizing common components.
- Ensured hardware delivery met program manufacturing as well as revenue forecasting requirements.
- Managed a team of up to 12 Supplier Program Managers supporting ~25 complex components across multiple programs.
- Ensured individual program quality as well as technical requirements were flowed down through Supplier SOWS and Specifications.
Education
Associate of Science - Business
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZSkills
- Supply Chain Team Management
- Operations/Program Liaison
- Supplier Oversight
- Integrated Product Team (IPT) Management
- Process Development and Implementation
- BOM Management, Baseline and Forecast Management
Timeline
Sr. Material Program Manager
Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicles
03.2021 - Current
Sr. Supplier Program Manager
Northrop Grumman Launch Vehicle
04.2011 - 03.2021
Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Orbital Sciences Corporation
01.2008 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Business
Mesa Community College