Supply Officer

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Job Description:

The Supply Officer I is responsible for managing the flow of materials to the facility, as the first point of contact for Logistics on any ordering, planning and logistical issues related to direct ordered material. They are responsible for a portfolio of suppliers, managing operational demand, ensuring requirements are communicated to both the Supplier & Customer.

Meet the Team

The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Your Working Environment:

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.
 

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

1.- Forecast/Call up / Order and VMI Management (50%)

• Place Purchase Orders according to the Purchase Request on behalf of the commodity. Identify and evaluate disturbances in the Supply chain and contribute to related process improvements. Ensure contract terms with suppliers are being met. E2E Management of Purchase Orders.

• Actively manage material flows to ensure on-time, quality, and cost-efficient delivery of purchased products, initiating first-level corrective and preventive actions as needed

• Perform material planning and ordering for free stock, flying consumables and safety stock

• Define and maintain supply related contractual data, contained in Logistics Conditions (e.g.  max-min levels for VMI parts, delivery lead time,..) in the frame of standard policies and contractual requirements.

• Analyse MRP and Supply External Product exception messages 

• Manage purchase orders and forecasts sent to the suppliers, including collaboration process.

• Manage on-time delivery (OTD) collaboration process, initiate proactive actions.

• Collaborate transnationally with suppliers (remotely and/or on-site) and operate as a supportive partner within the procurement community, assisting the Supply Chain Quality Manager and Commercial Buyer. 

• Manage reordering tasks after rejection, scraps/damages and collaborate in the secondary flow

2.- Customer protection (20%)

• Ensure the product qualification pre-requisites are in line before to launch the ordering.

• Lead actions to reduce missing parts and late deliveries: early warning to the customer and hierarchy, risk management, follow up deliveries and instigate mitigation actions.

• Act as a focal point for the logistic service provider and supplier on-site support. 

3.- Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Perform supply chain monitoring through process performance measures and KPIs (Ordering measures, Missing parts, OTD , Stock KPI’s, VMI Level of Service).

• Conduct root cause analysis (such as PPS/8D) and monitor supplier problem-solving activities as directed.

• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews/provide performance feedback to suppliers.

4.- Contribute to A320 FAL Mobile primary and secondary flow optimization (10%)

• Support operations related to rework/concession parts supply, including managing inventory and order placement with suppliers. Organize returns and process invoices for Accounting related to direct ordered material.

• Coordinate reassignment of Aircraft parts, including the corresponding documentation.

5.- Stock optimization (5%)

• Monitor inventory levels and stock turns based on defined targets.

• Define the optimum logistic solution and ordering solutions (safety stock/safety time, batch size, reorder point, demand volatility).

• Manage Non-movers/Slow movers 

6.- New Product Introduction (5%) 

• Facilitate the introduction of new product or modifications, coordinating with suppliers in conjunction with the buyer for logistics and ordering solutions.

Your Boarding Pass:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of related experience in supply chain management

• Ability to travel 5% Domestics and International

• Demonstrated Analytical skills within Supply Chain functions

•  Knowledge of common applications ie. SAP/R3  

• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation

• Proficient in Google Suite applications

• Ability to communicate effectively to internal customers and external suppliers 

• Ability to drive and challenge Supplier performance

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite:  100 % 

• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily

• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily 

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts daily

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. (N/A)

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.(N/A)

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. .(N/A)

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily

• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor weekly 

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice monthly

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily

• Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

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Able to work in US without current or future need for  visa sponsorship

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