Supply Chain Product Line Lead

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

9d•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog ICS is seeking a Supply Chain Product Line Lead to join the Supply Chain team at its East Aurora site. The role leads procurement professionals and ensures compliant purchase order placement and supplier management for specific value streams. It also leads process improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The position is onsite in East Aurora, New York, and requires occasional travel to suppliers and/or other Moog sites (approximately 10%). Access to U.S. export-controlled information is required. The Supply Chain Product Line Lead coaches and develops Supply Specialists, serves as the primary focal point and first level of escalation between Supply Chain Procurement and Operations, and oversees purchase order placement and delivery performance. The role updates procurement strategies and DDMRP parameters, plans capacity and workload, participates in accountability and tiered meetings, and leads cross-functional process-improvement teams. The stated annual base salary range for Buffalo, New York is $100,000–$130,000. Actual pay varies based on factors including location, experience, and performance. Moog describes its culture as inclusive and collaborative, with compensation and benefits that may include annual profit sharing, a matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, flexible paid time off, holidays, parental leave, relocation assistance, insurance coverage, tuition assistance, mentorship, coaching, leadership development, and other growth programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline, such as Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
At least five years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Engineering.
At least two years of experience influencing and leading cross-functional teams within Supply Chain or Operations.
Deep knowledge of MBS and/or SAP modules and transactions involving planning, purchase order placement, maintenance, and inventory.
Demonstrated ability to manage and resolve escalations and maintain positive supplier and customer relationships.
Strong analytical problem-solving abilities and experience with continuous improvement tools such as 5Y, A3, or 8D.
Excellent communication skills at all levels, internally and externally.
Ability to interpret technical schematics, assembly drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers and/or other Moog sites (10%).
Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Formal Six Sigma or Lean training.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Supply Specialists by setting expectations, providing feedback, offering support and mentorship, and fostering professional growth.
Serve as the primary focal point and first level of escalation between Supply Chain Procurement and Operations for procurement activities within assigned value streams; coordinate communication between internal customers and suppliers.
Oversee purchase order placement and ensure timely delivery; take appropriate action to resolve issues or delays and monitor indicators such as aging buy signals, expedites, order delays, non-conformances, and past-due incoming orders.
Update part-specific procurement strategies and DDMRP parameters, including buffer types, minimum order quantities, and safety stock, to align with business needs.
Plan capacity and manage workload across Supply Specialists to provide an appropriate level of support for assigned value streams.
Attend and actively participate in daily and weekly accountability or tiered meetings to communicate updates and align priorities.
Form and lead cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements across internal and external-facing supply chain processes.