Airbus
Supply Chain And Logistics Project Leader
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supply Chain and Logistics Project Leader to join our procurement team based in Herndon, VA. Our procurement teams develop strong partnerships with our vendors, helping them to manufacture precise parts while shipping them to us on time. The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices, including our regional corporate headquarters located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Your working environment: The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation's capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. Your challenges: A Supply Chain and Logistics Project Leader is required to secure the performance of key Tier 1 suppliers' Supply Chain performance (Planning, Ordering, Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain Quality and Conformance management) in terms of process, methods, tools, data, organization, information system definition and execution; and to ensure that the interfaces between these suppliers and all other aspects of our Airbus Procurement and Logistics processes are aligned. This role will have an essential role in the stabilization of an ongoing acquisition target at Day 1, its necessary performance improvement beyond that, as well as extending the same focus to other key Tier 1 suppliers across the U.S Commercial footprint. Your responsibilities: 1. Identify the suppliers weaknesses, capabilities, capacities, axis of improvements and development to improve supply chain maturity and robustness: 40% As-Is assessment on the different processes and identify Transformation needs. Target picture definition incl. process, system/IT, approvals, compliance, people to secure business continuity. Gap analysis and roadmap definition reg. evolution of the future Planning, Supply and Logistics Operations organization. Define process and IT to-be processes and execute comprehensive tests to secure readiness. Define and execute cut-over plans, manage immediate and complex issues. Secure big-picture zoom-out view to understand opportunities and interconnections beyond each project's scope. Manage Airbus internal communication and escalation for the projects, by securing the definitions, scope, objectives, indicators evolution and roadmaps are clearly stated when reported and according to internal stakeholders' expectations. 2. Develop the Supply Chain to the appropriate maturity level in order to support Suppliers/Operations performance (On Time, On Cost, On Quality) performance and stabilization: 30% Gap analysis with best in class practices and Airbus processes, roadmap and implementation follow-up, Ensure business continuity and recovery action plan. Ensure production enablement through performance in Planning (MPS to shopfloor planning), Supply Management (Supply Chain management) and Logistics (performance of warehouses, transportation incl. implementation of people safety standards). Coach/develop the local teams for Planning, Supply and Logistics. Secure compliance with required legislation (e.g. export control, EASA and FAA regulations, customs, airfreight, quality). 3. Drive the implementation of Supply Chain continuous improvement methodologies (LEAN, 6 sigma, problem solving, knowledge sharing, ...), and tools (indicators, process controls, test means,...) at supplier's site: 30% Set up of appropriate project and operational governance and decision making authorities, Follow up business continuity and recovery plan. Secure material, financial and information flow - strong support of the information system. Identify and deploy internal and external best practices captured from previous projects. Act as deputy to HO Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics functions as required. Other duties as assigned: Link with Airbus process owners Your boarding pass: Qualified Experience and Training: Education: Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. More than education, a strong industrial background is mandatory. Experience: Required More than 15 years of experience in the aviation/aerospace industry. Strong background in production management. Management of international projects. Performance Improvement and Transformation. Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics. Aeronautical background, with experience at a senior level of interfacing and influencing internationally. Information system (ERP) as transformation project leader. Travel Required: Up to 80% Domestic and International. Citizenship: Authorized to work in the U.S. Qualified Skills: Required Production management, Supply Chain management, Project management, Material, financial and information management, Information system (ERP), Transformation management, Change management, Leadership. Communication Skills: Required: English: Influencing. Technical Systems Proficiency: Required: Project management, Planning, ordering, Logistics, supply chain management, Aeronautical production system, SAP System. Complexity of the Role/ Level of Decision Making: Full autonomy at site level with local General Manager and Functional interfaces fully involved / aligned. Supply chain strategy definition in line with Airbus priorities, values and vision. Operational and project prioritization aiming at ensuring end product deliveries. Direct link with suppliers and customers in the US, in Europe and strong relationship with Airbus Central Teams and US Region teams. Direct Reports: Is this a people manager? No # of Exempt Reports: 0 # of Non-exempt Reports: 0 Job Dimensions: Ensure business continuity. Ensure all end products delivery on time, on quality. Number of people directly involved in the project - 60. Direct relationships with supplier General Manager. Direct relationships with tier1 supply chain partners. Direct relationships and dedicated governance with end product customers. Nature of Contacts: General manager and Functional Leaders at Tier 1 suppliers. Top and senior management within Airbus, in the Regional and Central organizations. Wide audience within all other Airbus Functions, to ensure that plans at our suppliers are enabled, aligned and supported effectively. Physical Requirements: Onsite or remote: 80% on site in the Airbus supply chain. Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings: Daily Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms: Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications: Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts: Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs: seldom Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs: seldom Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer: Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving: seldom Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor: Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice: monthly Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces: Daily Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
Airbus Commercial Aircraft is looking for a Supply Chain and Logistics Project Leader to join our procurement team based in Herndon, VA. Our procurement teams develop strong partnerships with our vendors, helping them to manufacture precise parts while shipping them to us on time. The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices, including our regional corporate headquarters located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Your working environment: The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation's capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. Your challenges: A Supply Chain and Logistics Project Leader is required to secure the performance of key Tier 1 suppliers' Supply Chain performance (Planning, Ordering, Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain Quality and Conformance management) in terms of process, methods, tools, data, organization, information system definition and execution; and to ensure that the interfaces between these suppliers and all other aspects of our Airbus Procurement and Logistics processes are aligned. This role will have an essential role in the stabilization of an ongoing acquisition target at Day 1, its necessary performance improvement beyond that, as well as extending the same focus to other key Tier 1 suppliers across the U.S Commercial footprint. Your responsibilities: 1. Identify the suppliers weaknesses, capabilities, capacities, axis of improvements and development to improve supply chain maturity and robustness: 40% As-Is assessment on the different processes and identify Transformation needs. Target picture definition incl. process, system/IT, approvals, compliance, people to secure business continuity. Gap analysis and roadmap definition reg. evolution of the future Planning, Supply and Logistics Operations organization. Define process and IT to-be processes and execute comprehensive tests to secure readiness. Define and execute cut-over plans, manage immediate and complex issues. Secure big-picture zoom-out view to understand opportunities and interconnections beyond each project's scope. Manage Airbus internal communication and escalation for the projects, by securing the definitions, scope, objectives, indicators evolution and roadmaps are clearly stated when reported and according to internal stakeholders' expectations. 2. Develop the Supply Chain to the appropriate maturity level in order to support Suppliers/Operations performance (On Time, On Cost, On Quality) performance and stabilization: 30% Gap analysis with best in class practices and Airbus processes, roadmap and implementation follow-up, Ensure business continuity and recovery action plan. Ensure production enablement through performance in Planning (MPS to shopfloor planning), Supply Management (Supply Chain management) and Logistics (performance of warehouses, transportation incl. implementation of people safety standards). Coach/develop the local teams for Planning, Supply and Logistics. Secure compliance with required legislation (e.g. export control, EASA and FAA regulations, customs, airfreight, quality). 3. Drive the implementation of Supply Chain continuous improvement methodologies (LEAN, 6 sigma, problem solving, knowledge sharing, ...), and tools (indicators, process controls, test means,...) at supplier's site: 30% Set up of appropriate project and operational governance and decision making authorities, Follow up business continuity and recovery plan. Secure material, financial and information flow - strong support of the information system. Identify and deploy internal and external best practices captured from previous projects. Act as deputy to HO Procurement, Supply Chain and Logistics functions as required. Other duties as assigned: Link with Airbus process owners Your boarding pass: Qualified Experience and Training: Education: Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. More than education, a strong industrial background is mandatory. Experience: Required More than 15 years of experience in the aviation/aerospace industry. Strong background in production management. Management of international projects. Performance Improvement and Transformation. Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics. Aeronautical background, with experience at a senior level of interfacing and influencing internationally. Information system (ERP) as transformation project leader. Travel Required: Up to 80% Domestic and International. Citizenship: Authorized to work in the U.S. Qualified Skills: Required Production management, Supply Chain management, Project management, Material, financial and information management, Information system (ERP), Transformation management, Change management, Leadership. Communication Skills: Required: English: Influencing. Technical Systems Proficiency: Required: Project management, Planning, ordering, Logistics, supply chain management, Aeronautical production system, SAP System. Complexity of the Role/ Level of Decision Making: Full autonomy at site level with local General Manager and Functional interfaces fully involved / aligned. Supply chain strategy definition in line with Airbus priorities, values and vision. Operational and project prioritization aiming at ensuring end product deliveries. Direct link with suppliers and customers in the US, in Europe and strong relationship with Airbus Central Teams and US Region teams. Direct Reports: Is this a people manager? No # of Exempt Reports: 0 # of Non-exempt Reports: 0 Job Dimensions: Ensure business continuity. Ensure all end products delivery on time, on quality. Number of people directly involved in the project - 60. Direct relationships with supplier General Manager. Direct relationships with tier1 supply chain partners. Direct relationships and dedicated governance with end product customers. Nature of Contacts: General manager and Functional Leaders at Tier 1 suppliers. Top and senior management within Airbus, in the Regional and Central organizations. Wide audience within all other Airbus Functions, to ensure that plans at our suppliers are enabled, aligned and supported effectively. Physical Requirements: Onsite or remote: 80% on site in the Airbus supply chain. Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings: Daily Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms: Daily Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications: Daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts: Daily Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs: seldom Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs: seldom Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer: Daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving: seldom Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor: Daily Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice: monthly Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces: Daily Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.