BAE Systems, Inc. has named Michael Loeffler as Vice President of Supply Chain, where he will oversee supply chain activities across the company’s businesses.
Loeffler will report to BAE Systems, Inc. President and CEO Tom Arseneault and join the company’s senior leadership team. His responsibilities will include supply chain strategy, execution, and program delivery, with a focus on supporting production and maintaining material availability across defense programs.
He succeeds Brad Pelachyk, who has moved to the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Global Supply Chain Officer at BAE Systems plc.
Loeffler joins BAE Systems after serving as Vice President of Global Supply Chain & Logistics at Bell. He has more than 20 years of experience in aerospace and defense supply chain operations, including previous roles at L3Harris, GE Aviation, and Boeing.
His background includes work across aerospace manufacturing, logistics, and defense programs, areas that are increasingly important as aerospace and defense companies manage supplier capacity, material availability, and production requirements.
“Michael’s leadership and expertise will position our supply chain team to continue advancing the growth and success of our business,” said Arseneault. “His deep experience across defense programs and enterprise-scale operations makes him an outstanding addition to our team, and I look forward to the impact he will have for our people, our programs and the customers we serve.”
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Loeffler began his career in the U.S. Navy, serving as a submariner aboard the USS Kentucky before becoming a staff instructor at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, an MBA from The Citadel, and a Master of Engineering in engineering management from Old Dominion University.
