Mgr Tech Ops SCM

• Guide and lead Team Members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage Employees
• Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a Culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
• Invest in Leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

• Provide direction to Leaders and administration for processes and supporting activities utilizing various technical systems to direct the planning and execution of supply chain operations in support of maintaining a 14 CFR Part 121 Carriers fleet.
• Serves as the primary representative, knowledge expert, and business owner for all supported functional areas.
• Foster strong relationships with other Leaders across the Enterprise to facilitate the planning and execution of material support and address critical or emergent issues.
• Proactively develop professional Employees and Leaders, facilitating their growth and enhancing their operational capabilities.
• Create an environment of exceptional Customer Service, promoting accountability for operational performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Partner with internal and external auditing teams to ensure Departmental practices comply with regulations as a Key Sarbanes Oxley Control Owner.
• Serve as the business owner for all assigned strategic initiatives and ensure they are completed in scope, on time, and on budget.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives in the areas of supply market intelligence, supplier certification, contract negotiations and compliance.
• Prioritize and develop cost-saving initiatives, assign resources, and ensure they are successfully completed.
• Perform other job duties as directed by Leaders.

• Advanced knowledge of aviation supply chain management/lifecycle, sourcing/contract negotiations, and Technical Operations
• Advanced Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Skilled in verbal and written communication with the ability to articulate views concisely and convincingly from Employees to Senior Leaders
• Ability to build strong relationships across the Department or with internal/external stakeholders and collaborate to solve operational and strategic challenges
• Knowledge of process development, evaluation, revision, and rollout with the ability to coach Team members on more effective compliance and performance improvement
• Skilled in assessing the performance of yourself, other Leaders, individuals, or the organizations to make improvements by motivating, developing, and directing People
• Knowledge of the techniques used to manage groups of related projects in a coordinated manner to optimize resources, minimize costs, and maximize benefits
• Skilled in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Ability to manage the Team through multiple operational workstreams and strategic initiatives while executing tasks simultaneously to meet Department objectives
• Skilled in proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks to operations and strategic initiatives
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
• Advanced ability to guide organizations or teams through periods of transformation, through the implementation of new processes, adopting new technologies, or undergoing structural reorganizations
• Advanced ability to read and comprehend various technical documentation such as: Complex engineering documents, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, Component Maintenance Manuals, and Illustrated Parts Catalogs

• High School Diploma or GED

• Demonstrated experience in directly or indirectly leading team(s)
• Fully functioning, broad knowledge in:
  • System administration with various technologies (e.g. SAP ERP/VIM, Maintenix, Aeroxchange, QuickBase database management, Alteryx, Tableau, Salesforce, Workiva, Service Parts Management)
  • People Leadership with a focus on change management and leading or sponsoring a Team through process changes and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Aviation supply chain management/lifecycle
  • Sourcing and contract negotiations
  • Project management
  • Process improvement
  • Budgeting
  • Technical Operations

• Preferred experience in supply chain management within the aviation industry or a similar operational environment

• Preferred knowledge of relevant procurement methods such as strategic sourcing, inventory management, and supplier development.

• Preferred experience using inventory management software and ERP systems

• Preferred experience in budget development and financial analysis.

• Preferred knowledge of regulatory requirements related to aviation operations and supply chain management

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• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information
• Day shift with the ability to work other shifts as needed with little to short notice in support of strategic activities or critical problem solving
• Possible travel domestically and/or internationally ~10-20 with flexibility needed to support strategic activities or critical problem solving

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week. The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site.Pay & Benefits:Competitive market salary from $124,550.00 per year to $138,400.00 per year* depending on qualifications and experience**. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.Benefits youll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Up to a 9.3 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck***
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit****
• Explore more Benefits youll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits