Manager - Supply Chain
About The Position
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units. Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, using composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions. The Supply Chain Manager manages purchased direct parts and may lead a team of up to 20 employees. The role oversees daily supply chain activities, team performance, budgets, supplier relationships, inventory, logistics coordination, data analysis, process improvement, and issue resolution. The manager collaborates with operations, program, quality, finance, and logistics teams to align supply chain activities and ensure timely delivery of materials. This position reports on supply chain KPIs, develops advance warning signals to mitigate risks, and applies root cause and corrective action processes.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience as a supply chain professional and/or management experience in a production environment.
- Strong understanding of supply chain principles and practices, including logistics, procurement, inventory management, and demand planning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with suppliers, team members, and stakeholders.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop solutions.
- Leadership and team management skills, including the ability to motivate and guide team members.
- Negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proficiency with relevant supply chain management systems, inventory management software, and data analysis tools.
- Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills.
- Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups.
- Strong project management and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience presenting to and interacting with all levels of an organization.
- Ability to effect change.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or another relevant field; an MBA or other master’s degree is also noted.
- Knowledge of MRP systems; SAP is preferred.
- Knowledge of or experience with manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
- APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or another industry certification.
- Governance and compliance background, including experience with AS9100 or other external audits.
- Experience in aerospace.
Responsibilities
- Guide, support, and motivate team members while fostering a productive environment grounded in company values and behaviors.
- Drive individual and team performance through the Performance Management System and recognize accomplishments.
- Manage purchased direct parts and lead a team of up to 20 employees.
- Manage daily activities within the area of responsibility to ensure smooth workflows and timely task execution.
- Develop and monitor the annual budget and spend.
- Build and maintain key supplier relationships, gather timely information, and monitor supplier performance.
- Conduct supplier program reviews and visits to ensure demand alignment.
- Maintain inventory levels that meet demand while minimizing costs and waste.
- Coordinate with the Logistics Organization on goods movement and prioritize parts for efficient delivery to the site and work areas.
- Analyze supply chain data, identify trends and bottlenecks, and report KPIs including delivery performance, shortages, kit fill rate, and Lines of Balance.
- Identify process improvements to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency.
- Address supply chain delays, disruptions, and quality issues; develop advance warning signals to mitigate potential problems.
- Apply the root cause and corrective action process.
- Collaborate with operations, program, quality, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective coordination.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Potential eligibility for a $5,000 Kansas state aviation tax credit for up to five years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
