Position Summary
At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.
As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.
Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Oro Valley, AZ, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier of camera systems, energy storage products, and security systems in aerospace markets. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Embraer, and Textron, among others
Supply Chain Manager
The Supply Chain Manager coordinates closely with site, division and group teams and provides site-level procurement leadership in accordance with Parker policies, processes, and direction. This position plans, coordinates and directs a variety of complex strategic and tactical procurement and material processes from initial supplier proposals through delivery of product ensuring objectives are met in supply chain quality, delivery, cost, and inventory goals. This position ensures all procurement activities operate in compliance with government laws (domestic/international), regulations and management objectives. The Supply Chain Manager is part of the Senior Leadership Team for the site and reports to the Business Unit Manager. This role will have direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Determines annual targets and objectives for procurement performance, cost savings and other KPIs including associated execution plans in conjunction with site, division and group business and functional leadership.
- Leads and supervises day-to-day procurement activities for site. Works with site operations team to conduct and optimize inventory management and SIOP. Ensures proper order placement and expedites deliveries to support site manufacturing needs.
- Supports Site Operations Lead in meeting site business objectives; leads functional DLA and supports other site DLAs as appropriate, performing pareto-based gap analysis and defines actions to support performance and/or recovery; drives functional MPS.
- Sources new products and supports new product introduction activities in line with Parker policies, processes and strategy including sourcing, cost targeting and realization, contracting, gate review activities and support, customer requirement flow downs, risk management and other critical NPI and PLM actions.
- Manages risk within the supply chain and monitors procurement procedures to comply with government laws (domestic/international), regulations and company policy.
- Provides input to the development of commodity strategies and executes strategies aligned with agreed upon site and/or group requirements.
- In conjunction with division and group functional teams, develops and deploys procurement processes and practices to drive continuous improvement in site activities.
- Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs.
- Manages staff selections, performance, development, retention, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.
- Utilizes best practices and lean techniques to identify, develop and implement strategy, policy, processes, tools, metrics, action plans and countermeasures as required to deliver inventory, suppler performance, total cost (including low-cost region sourcing and work transfer management) and other KPIs.
- Designs, implements, and manages supplier inventory programs along with appropriate system parameter maintenance required to meet material flow requirements.
- In conjunction with division and group, leads and supports supplier development and performance management efforts to ensure supply base performance including supplier scorecards, corrective actions, supplier reviews, penalties, and other key supplier engagement activities.
- Leads supplier contract negotiation in conjunction with site, division and group strategies ensuring effective supplier commercial relationships fully meeting business, risk, working capital (inventory and payment terms/processes), risk and other objectives.
- Performs other duties as required within the job holder’s capability consistent with the terms and conditions of employment.
- Ensures compliance with government laws and regulations and company policies and processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree (required) in supply chain or related field, analytical degree (i.e., Math/Engineering) preferred.
- 7-10 years of procurement experience; aerospace background highly preferred.
- Demonstrated capability/experience in an operations procurement leadership role.
- Experience with electronic material buying.
- Practical and applied knowledge of aerospace sourcing, purchasing and overall procurement processes, systems, and practices.
- Working knowledge in lean manufacturing concepts and techniques with significant exposure to supplier inventory programs such as kanban and consignment.
- Proven ability to drive change and continuously improve processes for effectiveness in procurement cost, quality, and delivery across a site.
- Ability to accurately assess key business metrics and situations.
- Ability to coach, mentor and develop team members.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and prioritize in a rapid changing and demanding environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams as well as communicate effectively across all levels both internally and externally with suppliers and customers in a timely and effect manner.
- Outstanding spreadsheet utilization skills along with proficiency in word processing and presentation.
- Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and engineering specification is beneficial.
- Familiarity in a commercial aviation environment dealing with FAR regulations.
- Ability and willingness to travel (domestic/international)
Come join the Parker Aerospace Team! Our competitive package includes:
Competitive Compensation
- Participation in Annual Incentive Program
Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
- Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
- 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
- Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
- Career development and tuition reimbursement
- Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
- Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
- Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.
Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)
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