Head of Supply Chain

Position Overview:

The Head of Supply Chain will be responsible for leading and overseeing the strategic operations of the Supply Chain Department, ensuring the seamless flow of materials, components, and products critical to the production of aerospace propulsion systems, including turbofan and micro jet engines. This leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of procurement, logistics, inventory management, supplier relationships, and risk mitigation within a high-tech manufacturing environment. The Head of Supply Chain will collaborate across multiple internal departments and external stakeholders to drive efficiency, cost savings, and high-quality standards in supply chain operations.
Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Supply Chain team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Define and communicate the department s vision, goals, and strategic objectives in alignment with company priorities.
• Provide leadership in the development of procurement, logistics, and inventory management strategies to optimize supply chain operations.
• Procurement and Supplier Management:

• Oversee the procurement process for all materials, components, and parts required for aerospace propulsion systems.
• Strategic Sourcing:
Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies to ensure the procurement of high-quality, cost-effective materials from a diverse and reliable supplier base. Identify and evaluate new suppliers, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
Foster and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers. Continuously assess supplier performance, conduct supplier evaluations, and establish performance metrics to ensure that suppliers meet or exceed quality, delivery, and cost expectations.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance, ensuring compliance with established agreements and quality expectations.
• Mitigate risks associated with supplier disruptions and ensure robust contingency plans are in place.
• Inventory and Logistics Management:

• Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained, balancing the need to minimize costs while avoiding stockouts that could disrupt production.
• Lead logistics operations to ensure timely transportation and delivery of components and finished products, minimizing transportation delays.
• Oversee distribution strategies for finished products to customers, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Supply Chain Planning and Forecasting:

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Product Management teams to develop accurate supply chain forecasts based on production schedules and customer demand.
• Align procurement activities with production timelines, ensuring materials are available when needed and that supply chain plans are responsive to changing demands.
• Risk Management and Mitigation:

• Proactively identify and evaluate potential supply chain risks, including geopolitical, supplier, and logistical risks.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, ensuring business continuity during supply chain disruptions.
• Lead efforts to diversify the supplier base and evaluate the capabilities of existing suppliers to ensure reliability.
• Cost Optimization and Financial Management:

• Drive cost savings initiatives across procurement, inventory, and logistics operations.
• Work closely with finance and senior leadership to manage budgets, reduce costs per unit, and optimize inventory holding costs.
• Implement lean practices and continuous improvement processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste across the supply chain.
• Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including those set by FAA, EASA, and other aerospace certification bodies.
• Work closely with the Quality Assurance and Engineering teams to ensure that procured materials and components meet safety and quality standards.
• Monitor supplier adherence to technical, regulatory, and quality standards, taking corrective action when necessary.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Communication:

• Foster strong collaboration with internal teams, including Manufacturing, Final Assembly Line, Engineering, and Product Management, to align supply chain efforts with operational needs.
• Maintain transparent communication with senior management regarding supply chain performance, including procurement progress, inventory levels, supplier performance, and risk management activities.
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field (Master s preferred).
• At least 10 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on procurement, logistics, and inventory management in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Proven experience in leadership roles, with a track record of building and leading high-performance teams.
• Expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management:
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies, negotiate favorable contracts, and build long-term supplier partnerships that drive performance and cost reductions.
• In-depth knowledge of aerospace industry regulations, including FAA, EASA, and other certification requirements.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Advanced knowledge of supply chain planning software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess and mitigate supply chain risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, internal teams, and external partners.

Company Industry
IT - Software Services
Department / Functional Area
Logistics
Supply Chain
Keywords
Head Of Supply Chain
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