BAE Systems named Michael Loeffler as vice president of supply chain for its U.S.-based defense, aerospace and security subsidiary, effective Aug. 24.

Loeffler succeeds Brad Pelachyk, who is stepping into the role of senior vice president and chief global supply chain officer for the global parent company, according to a Tuesday statement.

Loeffler will report to Tom Arseneault, president and chief executive of the U.S. subsidiary. He will also be a member of its senior leadership team.

Loeffler was most recently vice president of global supply chain and logistics at Bell. He previously held supply chain roles at L3Harris, GE Aviation and Boeing.