Jay Snapp

About Jay Snapp

At Viasat Inc, we lead complex supply chain activities, ensuring seamless program execution by fostering collaboration across manufacturing, engineering, and finance. Our work empowers Viasat\'s growth, scalability, and production capacity, particularly through strategic contract management from initial RFPs to material delivery. The team\'s proficiency in project planning and problem-solving is instrumental in managing New Product Introductions and transitioning into full-rate production. We\'ve successfully met financial targets by steering cross-functional teams and enhancing procurement processes, which has been pivotal in maintaining Viasat\'s competitive edge in the aerospace sector.

Experience

1. Supply Chain Manager

   Viasat

   Nov 2024 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Led the analysis of supply chain capacity to support a significant increase in contract manufacturer volume, eliminating capacity constraints and supporting business growth. • Influenced supplier execution in low leverage relationships, enhancing overall supply chain performance. • Directed a team responsible for negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with government procurement regulations, and meeting business cost and delivery targets.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering

  2008 — 2013

Skills

• Sap Products
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Public Speaking
• Supervisory Skills
• Oil & Gas
• Management
• Sap Erp
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Procurement
• Petroleum
• Operations Management
• Purchasing
• Customer Service
• Energy
• Aviation
• Microsoft Powerpoint