Director of supply chain management job description

**POSITION PURPOSE:**

The Sr. Director - Supply Chain will lead and develop end - to - end solutions by driving strategy and execution for a complex business unit(s) within the Supply Chain. This individual will be responsible for leading a large functional corporate and field based team within Supply Chain. This role will increase supply chain effectiveness and will direct all execution in area(s) of responsibility including strategy, cost control, operational efficiency, productivity, people development and support for the retail stores and customers.

The Sr. Director, Supply Chain works with cross-functional business partners across the Supply Chain and Distribution network, Field Operations teams, Merchandising and IT organizations; drives external relationships with third party providers. Excellent executive communication skills, ability to lead and manage change, drive process improvements and a demonstrated ability to deliver results in large-scale business units are critical to the success of this position.

**MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:**

+ 20% Designs initiatives and develops strategies to increase the effectiveness of the Supply Chain function.

+ 20% Uses high level strategic thinking to develop end-to-end solutions that provide large scale impacts to the Supply Chain.

+ 15% Builds plans for sustainablity and long-term success of Supply Chain functional goals and initiatives

+ 15% Reviews financial performance, safety issues, morale issues and service- and inventory levels to ensure optimal functioning of the Supply Chain area(s) of responsibility.

+ 15% Builds relationships with cross - functional business partners to drive product availability to stores.

+ 15% Effectively manages and executes changes needed to drive business process improvements in functional area(s).

**NATURE AND SCOPE:**

Typically reports to a Vice President of Supply Chain

Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

**ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:**

**Environment:** Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

**Travel:** Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:**

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

**Education Required:** The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

**Years of Relevant Work Experience:** 7 years

**Physical Requirements:** Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Master's Degree in Supply Chain or related field

10 years Supply Chain Experience

APICS certification

Field Distribution Center leadership experience

Demonstrated ability to lead large complex teams

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:**

Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.

Cross - Functional Knowledge: Uses knowledge of functional areas, organizational structure, and key business drivers to support company initiatives and long-term growth strategies, understanding individual and functional impact on the whole organization.

Influence: Uses diplomacy, integrity, and tact to persuade others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their way of thinking based on clearly defined business reasons.

Process Improvement: Uses Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and cost effective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Supply Chain organization.

People Management: Assesses skills and manages the work and productivity of others, while coaching and developing talent.

Change Management: Drives, manages, influences, and inspires change though communication at all impacted levels.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

**Job Summary:**

Candidates will make personal contributions to a variety of team efforts by planning and scheduling shop activities for Operations\.

**Job Responsibilities \(may include, but not limited to\):**

* Stage orders, create stockroom pick lists, order tools, and schedule materials

* Utilize capacity and lead time information to assure schedule compliance for each manufacturing department

* Analyze material demand and part shortage lists to determine the impact to schedules and capacity

* Assist supervisors with disposition of rejected material, order completion activities, analysis of bottleneck constraints, and machine or tool functionality issues

* Maintain data records within company planning systems and establish productions schedules to support manufacturing goals for an assigned work area

**Qualifications**

**Education:**

* Bachelor's Degree in:

* Supply Chain

* Business Management

* Industrial Engineering

* Other related fields

**Position Requirements:**

* Action oriented and seizes opportunities

* Strong analytical and problem solving skills

* Quickly grasps new concepts when faced with unfamiliar tasks

* Builds and maintains constructive relationships

* Acts with customer expectations and requirements in mind

Take your career higher at Textron Aviation\.

* Competitive starting salaries with growth potential

* Health benefits beginning day one

* Tuition assistance and continuing education programs

* 12\-paid holidays a year

* Paid parental leave options

A new career awaits\.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the U\.S\. for Textron Aviation at the time of making application, and visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for F\-1 students and J\-1 exchange visitors who will need employment sponsorship\.

**EEO Statement**

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

**Pay Transparency Policy Statement**

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant\. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise, have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is \(a\) in response to a formal complaint or charge, \(b\) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or \(c\) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information\.

**Job** Supply Chain

**Primary Location** US\-Kansas\-Wichita

**Recruiting Company** Textron Aviation

**Schedule** Full\-time

**Job Level** Individual Contributor

**Shift** First Shift

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Date:Sep 21, 2022

Location: Tallassee, AL, US Newington, CT, US El Cajon, CA, US

Company: GKN Aerospace Careers

About Us

GKN Aerospace is the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 38 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world's advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

About the opportunity

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

Job Summary

With direct supervision, a Supply Chain/Procurement Intern is responsible for participation in projects to improve sites' Planning, MPS, and SIOP processes. The projects may include: Documenting Standard Work through written Statement of Works and/or Video Tutorials, Supporting the deployment of MRP systems and processes across the sites, and Enhancement of the process tools to better support the following SIOP activities.

Our Summer Interns commit to a 12 week internship starting in June and are expected to work 40 hours a week. Summer Interns are invited to participate in the Internship Development Program which consists of three virtual sessions (June, July, & August) with all US interns focusing on professional leadership development.

Our Annual Interns commit to a full year of employment starting any time outside of the summer months and are expected to work 15 - 20 hours a week during the academic year and then 40 hours a week through summer months over a 12 week period. Annual interns are invited to participate in the Internship Development Program which consists of three virtual sessions (June, July & August) with all US interns focusing on professional leadership development.

Our Co-Op opportunities expect the student to commit to a minimum of a semester starting in January, June, or August and are expected to work 40 hours a week. GKN Aerospace will work with you on an individual basis to ensure we meet the structured & specific requirements of your co-op from your university.

Job Responsibilities

• Compile plant SIOP by consolidating data from Programs (Demand Plan, ME (Resource Capacity), Manufacturing (demonstrated performance), New Programmes (Phase-in/out), SC (Inventories) and Purchasing (Suppliers capacity)

• Identify internal and external bottlenecks

• Ensure plans are robust - compile what-if scenarios for opportunities and/or risk mitigation

• Summarize assumptions and risks to the plans and ensure these are clearly communicated / understood and final plans agreed / signed off with all the stakeholders during plant SIOP review

• Assisting in the creation of tools to simplify the following MPS activities

• Sequence work orders in line with MPS for specified products and production lines understanding all the physical and manning constraints of these lines.

• Monitor manufacturing output/performance daily against the schedule, challenging and understanding whenever performance differs from standard.

• Monitor Stock cover daily in order to avoid Stock outs as well as overstocks by adjusting the execution sequence if possible or raising the issue with the Master Scheduler.

• Monitor availability of raw material / components and escalate as required to Procurement / Master Scheduler.

• Proactively communicate/escalate to the Master Scheduler / Value Stream management potential production execution issues/constraints to trigger preventive actions against potential supply failure.

• Weekly track, challenge and report Schedule Adherence with reasons for deviation to Value Stream Management and Master Scheduler.

• Ensure actual run-rates, batch quantities and changeover-times data are tracked and regularly updated in systems

• All other duties as assigned by Manager

Job Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in a related supply chain field such as Business Management, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related technical field.

• Must have completed your sophomore year or later in your current program.

• Minimum GPA of 3.0

• Capability to work effectively in a variety of engineering and manufacturing assignments.

• Keen interest in the Aerospace Manufacturing industry.

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications.

• Team player with excellent planning and organization skills.

• Effective communication and writing skills. Attention to detail is critical.

• Enthusiasm for continuous personal development and leadership opportunities.

• Local candidates only (relocation, work sponsorship and/or housing not available).

• Must be a US Citizen due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.

Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.