X-Plant Supply Chain Officer

Airbus•Mobile, AL

54d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a X-Plant Supply Chain Officer to join our X-Plant department based in Mobile, AL. Ensure the end to end management of materials, parts and tools needed to complete plant and supplier outstanding work at FAL-Mobile. Communicate, manage and plan with stakeholders along the supply chain, logistics and transportation process, to ensure material delivery meets aircraft planning and milestones. Manage X-Plant hospital stock and materials at FAL-Mobile- ensure correct stock levels & relevance of material is maintained, current and accurately reflected in SAP systems to meet needs of the business. The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you'll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft. Nearby on 'Airbus Way' you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus' strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

Requirements

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience working with plants, suppliers, supply chain, procurement and logistics required.
Travel Required: 10% Domestic and International.
Required: Experience in a multicultural work environment
Experience in autonomous decision making
A structured way of working and the ability to deal with a volume of complex information
Strong teamwork/MFT skills and engagement
Continuous Improvement mindset
High level of communication and presentation skills
Experienced decision maker within defined scope

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 0-2 years of relevant work experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably with an aviation company.
Preferred: Knowledge of various Plant and FAL SAP systems
Knowledge of Airbus Industries process & methods.
Have the ability to establish and maintain a good relationship with all internal customers.
Have the ability to work in an international team.
Must possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Must be able to present clear and concise briefings and reports to customers and executives.
Proficiency in other languages is recommended but not essential.
Knowledge of Airbus processes and methods.
Google Suite (Google Mail, Docs, and Sheets).
Airbus IT-Tools (AIRINA, TAKSY, ECM, eQLB, ALB).
Knowledge of common applications such as SAP.
Operational decisions that drive the critical aircraft non-conformities forward to a timAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with all internal and external customers.
Ability to work in an international team of people with different cultural backgrounds.
High degree of work related flexibility and initiative.
Strong leadership skills.
Operational decisions that drive the critical aircraft non-conformities forward to a timely solution.
Regular coordination with internal & external suppliers globally.
Communication & Planning with multifunctional teams across the organization
Primary internal audience - Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Quality & Logistics.

Responsibilities

Manage, oversee and secure an orderly & on-time flow of material, parts and tools needed for X-Plant activities- manage the demand placed by / with plants and suppliers - From plants and suppliers through to X-Plant Operations Teams.
Actively contribute to X-Plant and wider FAL planning by actively communicating/documenting material ordering and logistics status' and secure visibility of material progress along each process step.
Manage stakeholders and work closely with support functions, procurement, HUB's, Plants/Suppliers at various levels including senior leadership.
Participate in and lead projects that enable/support improvements in the X-Plant supply chain end to end process.
Work as an integral part of the X-Plant MFT, actively participate and contribute to department routines as required.
Liaise and work with procurement and logistics focal points based in FAL-Mobile and in Europe at various levels including senior leadership.
Determine, update and manage X-Plant department material management Key Performance Indicators to drive visibility along the supply chain and secure planning.
Actively identify and support/facilitate resolution of blocking points along the supply chain and logistics process to secure aircraft milestones and delivery.
Maintain and improve process flow maps for each supplier and plant workflow- use already defined as-is maps to identify them, implement improvements and harmonization opportunities.
Manage and maintain X-Plant hospital stock levels to ensure they are current, valid, applicable and fit for current needs.
Create, manage and maintain X-Plant cannibalization and re-allocation plans and ensure planning is communicated with the Operations teams.
Manage parts ordering for plants.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP").
Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

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