Manager, Technical Supply Chain Operations

Global Crossing Airlines• Miami, FL, US, FL

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Technical Supply Chain is responsible for all facets of Global Crossing Airlines’ global supply chain operations, including procurement, sourcing, contracting, logistics, component repair and warranty, business development and relationship management. The role also oversees the Stores organization, which is responsible for storing, handling, and shipping aircraft-related parts and materials. The position develops corporate procurement strategy and goals, manages supply chain and Stores activities, leads staff across sourcing, purchasing, repair and warranty, and Stores functions, and works with Maintenance leaders to ensure spare-parts support for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The Manager is responsible for procurement processes, inventory and spare-parts planning, vendor and contract activity, cost-saving initiatives, HAZMAT shipment training and compliance, and the Materials and Purchasing Department’s adherence to the company’s Security and Safety Management System.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or at least five years of business experience in Supply Chain.
Proficiency in modern sourcing and procurement systems.
Strong negotiation abilities.
In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
Ability to translate complex financial issues.
Working knowledge of finance and accounting, including budgeting, cost management, financial accounting, and risk management.
Strong project management skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
If hired, ability to demonstrate authorization to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Develop a corporate procurement strategy.
Create and manage short-, mid-, and long-term goals and objectives related to inventory placement, aircraft component sparing levels, and corporate sourcing and procurement initiatives.
Create and improve best-practice-based sourcing and procurement processes.
Manage overall Supply Chain activities, including Stores processes.
Provide leadership and direction to Materials and Purchasing personnel for inventory logistics.
Ensure employee HAZMAT shipment training is effective and HAZMAT shipments comply with governmental regulations and company policies.
Prioritize Owner/Operator Produced (OOP) parts based on cost savings and maintenance needs.
Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
Manage staff in sourcing, contracting, transactional purchasing, internal procurement support, repair and warranty, and Stores functions; support staff skills, competency, training, and knowledge development.
Maintain familiarity with management information systems, especially those related to purchasing.
Provide initial authorization for purchase requisitions for materials associated with aircraft maintenance, related components, and major support equipment.
Authorize requisitions for standard inventory items.
Develop, initiate, and manage Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for vendor additions and contracted services.
Establish and maintain stock-level reorder points and quantities, spare-parts distributions, Stores arrangements, and contract negotiations.
Work with Maintenance Department leaders to ensure adequate spare-parts support for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations.
Organize, coordinate, and direct management of the company’s spare aircraft parts.
Ensure proper spare-parts support at all Global Crossing Airlines locations.
Ensure the Materials and Purchasing Department complies with the company’s Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.