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Director of Supply Chain (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC
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Overview
Director of Supply Chain (H/F) – SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC Join to apply for the
Director of Supply Chain (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC
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AEROCONTACT Mission description: The Director of Supply Chain will lead multiple teams of supply chain professionals across various sites in the US and Mexico. These teams are responsible for both direct and indirect procurement, developing and implementing strategies for our future supply base, managing supplier performance, and achieving internal business objectives. The Director of Supply Chain is involved in critical day to day procurement operations and is responsible for both the tactical and strategic aspects of the supply chain organization and improving our tools and processes to ensure high customer satisfaction and preparing our supply chain for future operational needs. The Director of Supply Chain will have ownership over key performance areas, including supplier on-time delivery, production material costs, supply chain improvement goals, and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Responsibilities
Plan and manage all activities involved in sourcing and procurement according to business needs.
Manage inventories to achieve cash flow goals by matching demand with supply while minimizing inventory levels.
Coordinate the activities of the Supply Chain and set priorities to ensure operational efficiency.
Ensure that cost, quality, and delivery goals are met.
Develop and drive a continuous improvement agenda to ensure successful execution of productivity projects.
Adapt the Supply Chain organization to its environment, linking major business functions and processes into a cohesive, high-performing model.
Create and maintain a positive working environment with other functional leaders.
Define, adapt, and improve procurement methods.
Organize or negotiate contracts with suppliers.
Work on supplier improvement initiatives to enhance performance.
Maintain and optimize the business supplier panel by fostering and developing sustainable relationships.
Participate in ERP implementation concerning Supply Chain aspects, focusing on change management.
Maintain periodic KPIs to analyze performance and define root cause and corrective actions for unmet metrics.
Align and establish goals and objectives for the Supply Chain department, in line with the business strategic roadmap and operational objectives.
Drive talent development strategies, including succession planning and career development processes.
Assign and monitor the work of subordinates, including training, coaching, performance planning and appraisal, hiring, transferring, promoting, or terminating employees.
Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law and company policies; proactively follow HSE standards and procedures within daily work, remaining alert to potential safety hazards.
Other duties may be assigned.
Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or engineering from an accredited institution (MBA preferred). 10+ years of leadership experience in a high product mix environment. 5+ years of leading large teams.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to build good working relationships across departments and with supplier & customer representatives; drive cross-functional alignment of demand, supply, and inventory plans to optimize service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency through the SIOP process.
ERP IT literacy; working knowledge of MS Office, Power BI, and SAP.
Leadership and Personal Skills:
Change agent; ability to manage and solve conflicts; ability to analyze, synthesize, and manage complex situations; strong customer orientation with focus on quality, integrity, and time management; demonstrated capability to mentor, coach, and develop teams; high-performance leadership mindset.
Strategic thinking and strong communication, listening, and negotiation skills.
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
Note: This description retains the core role content while removing extraneous postings and boilerplate. It preserves the essential responsibilities and qualifications for the Director of Supply Chain position.
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Director of Supply Chain (H/F) – SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC Join to apply for the
Director of Supply Chain (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC
role at
AEROCONTACT Mission description: The Director of Supply Chain will lead multiple teams of supply chain professionals across various sites in the US and Mexico. These teams are responsible for both direct and indirect procurement, developing and implementing strategies for our future supply base, managing supplier performance, and achieving internal business objectives. The Director of Supply Chain is involved in critical day to day procurement operations and is responsible for both the tactical and strategic aspects of the supply chain organization and improving our tools and processes to ensure high customer satisfaction and preparing our supply chain for future operational needs. The Director of Supply Chain will have ownership over key performance areas, including supplier on-time delivery, production material costs, supply chain improvement goals, and other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Responsibilities
Plan and manage all activities involved in sourcing and procurement according to business needs.
Manage inventories to achieve cash flow goals by matching demand with supply while minimizing inventory levels.
Coordinate the activities of the Supply Chain and set priorities to ensure operational efficiency.
Ensure that cost, quality, and delivery goals are met.
Develop and drive a continuous improvement agenda to ensure successful execution of productivity projects.
Adapt the Supply Chain organization to its environment, linking major business functions and processes into a cohesive, high-performing model.
Create and maintain a positive working environment with other functional leaders.
Define, adapt, and improve procurement methods.
Organize or negotiate contracts with suppliers.
Work on supplier improvement initiatives to enhance performance.
Maintain and optimize the business supplier panel by fostering and developing sustainable relationships.
Participate in ERP implementation concerning Supply Chain aspects, focusing on change management.
Maintain periodic KPIs to analyze performance and define root cause and corrective actions for unmet metrics.
Align and establish goals and objectives for the Supply Chain department, in line with the business strategic roadmap and operational objectives.
Drive talent development strategies, including succession planning and career development processes.
Assign and monitor the work of subordinates, including training, coaching, performance planning and appraisal, hiring, transferring, promoting, or terminating employees.
Comply with all safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law and company policies; proactively follow HSE standards and procedures within daily work, remaining alert to potential safety hazards.
Other duties may be assigned.
Required Competencies and Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business or engineering from an accredited institution (MBA preferred). 10+ years of leadership experience in a high product mix environment. 5+ years of leading large teams.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to build good working relationships across departments and with supplier & customer representatives; drive cross-functional alignment of demand, supply, and inventory plans to optimize service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency through the SIOP process.
ERP IT literacy; working knowledge of MS Office, Power BI, and SAP.
Leadership and Personal Skills:
Change agent; ability to manage and solve conflicts; ability to analyze, synthesize, and manage complex situations; strong customer orientation with focus on quality, integrity, and time management; demonstrated capability to mentor, coach, and develop teams; high-performance leadership mindset.
Strategic thinking and strong communication, listening, and negotiation skills.
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
Note: This description retains the core role content while removing extraneous postings and boilerplate. It preserves the essential responsibilities and qualifications for the Director of Supply Chain position.
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