Supply Chain Manager

Overseas Supply Chain Quality ManagerThis position is responsible for various program suppliers and is accountable for ensuring on time delivery and on quality of cabin equipment (Monuments, Floor to Floor, IFE, seats, etc. work packages) for Airbus Aircrafts. The Overseas Supply Chain Quality manager is in daily contact with suppliers and internal customers (located in US and Europe). They draw on their past expertise in Quality Management and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate Supply Chain issues. The nature of the job requires a high level of autonomy and a good level of soft skills including communication.Primary Responsibilities:Supply Chain and Quality Management: 70%Work on-site at either the allocated supplier site or in an Airbus office minimum 3 days per week.Ensure maturity and robustness of Cabin Supplier's manufacturing and supply chain processes to avoid supply failuresUtilize best practices and quality management techniques to continuously improve Supply Chain related performances for deliveries of supplied productsAssess supplier capacity and capability to secure ramp-up period as well as Airbus industrial objectives (major planning changes, ramp down, etc.)Monitor and analyze performance through Key Performance Indicators and organize the surveillance of the suppliers through audits, assessments, recovery plan and mission, CID (Corrective, Improvement, Development) and industrial risks management with internal and external concerned partiesAppropriately monitor major industrial risks, major changes (industrial transfers, major planning changes) and supporting design changes on an industrial point of view in order to protect Airbus operationsInitiate and follow recovery plans with Suppliers in case of delivery performances degradation to ensure deliveries are back to Airbus requirementsEnsure Suppliers' preventive/corrective action plans are managed and achievements are at the expected level in terms of end results.Prepare and support regular management reviews (PRM, Industrial Senior Management Meeting, Quality Supply Chain Meetings) with suppliers to review regularly delivery and supply chain performances and ensuring that preventive/corrective & improvement actions are continuously undertaken.Internal Stakeholder Management: 20%Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, such as MFT leaders, Programs and Final Assembly Lines (FALs). This includes communication, customer / supplier relation & meetings, and improvement actions.Other Responsibilities: 10%Complete required trainingsSpecial projects and stretch assignmentsMentor new hires and support colleagues as neededQualified Experience / Skills / Training:Education:Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Industrial Engineering or similar field. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of education.Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or similar fieldExperience:Required: Minimum of 6-8 years professional experience in a procurement operations environment (monitoring, auditing, developing suppliers/operations) or equivalent.Preferred: 10+ years of relevant professional experience. Aerospace industry and/or manufacturing experienceLicensure/Certifications:Required: n/aPreferred: Green Belt/Black Belt certification, CPIM certification (Certified in Production & Inventory Management)Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:Required: Knowledge of Supply Chain and Quality ProcessesPreferred: Knowledge of Quality Regulations, Quality Core Tools Knowledge, Practical Problem Solving, International Mgmt. system standards, Authorities / Regulations / Standards, Knowledge of QMS, Auditing/Assessing, IPCA+ and CCP toolsCommunication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):English (Reading – Speaking – Writing: Fluent/Negotiation)Communicating at all levels within the supplier's organization and Airbus to influence the decision makingAbility to summarize complex industrial situations in a clear mannerTeam Player with excellent communication skills, customer-oriented, problem solving and flexible way of working.Technical Systems Proficiency:naTravel Required:50% Domestic and InternationalCitizenship:Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.Clearance:naDecision Making, Complexity:The Job holder will be part of a team and will be able to act autonomously and but operationally driven by the Procurement commodity in Europe. The management support for the Job Holder is US based, as are the suppliers. Most internal customers will be based in Europe. This role will manage complex and high profile suppliers.Organizational information:The job holder will be part of the Airbus Americas Procurement team whose internal customer is the Procurement Operations Cabin organization in Europe primarily and all Airbus FALs.Nature of Contacts:Involved, negotiation type Communication on a daily basis with internal and external partiesPhysical Requirements:The job content requires the ability to travel via car and airplane. Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and view computer monitor for long periods of time. Requires hearing and vision.Equal Opportunity:Airbus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Airbus Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.As a leader in our field, Airbus Group provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.As a matter of policy, Airbus Group does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.Airbus Group does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus Group is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.Company:Airbus Americas, Inc.Employment Type:US - Direct HireExperience Level:ProfessionalRemote Type:FlexibleJob Family:Supplier Management