Process Ldr. Supplier Dev.

JOB SUMMARY:

Works in a self-direct environment to support multiple commodity and cross functional teams to identify and solve schedule issues, quality issues and supplier performance issues with a focus on process improvement. Works with suppliers to facilitate self-service problem solving and drives continuous supplier improvement. Often serves as the technical liaison between supply chain, engineering, and the supplier.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with Engineering, Quality, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Product Support, etc. to solve strategic and tactical supply problems, gain cross-functional involvement, “buy-in” of solutions, and satisfy needs of customers.
• Drives continuous supplier improvement to achieve desired performance level and addresses the risks associated with the preferred supply base selection.
• Encourages and coordinates early supplier involvement in highly technical and/or contractually complex new products and parts design using the supplier’s expertise to optimize quality and produce-ability.
• Develops material forecasts using multiple systems and material usage planning data to determine where a raw material is used, where it is made, and the quantity needed projecting out one year or more time frame.
• Determines appropriate alternate materials that are available as necessary and coordinates with Materials and Process Engineering and Product Engineering as needed.
• Coordinate support and schedule recovery of major assembly manufacture at sub tier supply base on all parts from detail to large assemblies.
• Assists suppliers with development and execution of lean manufacturing tools for major assembly activity providing on-site support as necessary.
• Coordinates and prepares Senior Leadership Team meetings with key suppliers.
• Maintains current knowledge on any trends by personal contacts, industry reports, trade journals, magazines, participation in professional organizations, etc.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business Management, Supply Chain, or other related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ aerospace/aviation purchasing or manufacturing experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess strong negotiation, analytical, program management, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate to achieve desired goals and results
• SAP proficiency preferred
• CATIA proficiency preferred
• Lean/six sigma preferred
• Excellent and personable verbal, presentation and written communication skills.
• Ability to identify and maintain a high degree of confidentially, when necessary.
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency, with the ability to manage competing demands and frequent changes in the work environment, while managing time effectively to meet deadlines

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.