Manager - Supply Chain

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units (“Spirit Commercial”). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing’s three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial’s core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.Position Responsibilities:Team Leadership:Providing guidance, support, and motivation to team members, fostering a productive work environment based on the Company values and behaviors of safety and quality, people focus, trust, ownership, and innovationDrive individual and team performance through the established Performance Management System (PMS)Recognize and celebrate accomplishments, goals/objectives, etc.Will manage purchased direct partsAbility to lead and manage a Team up to 20 employeesOperational Management:Managing daily activities within the area of responsibility, ensuring smooth workflows and timely execution of tasksDevelop and monitor annual budget and spendSupplier Relationship Management:Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, acquiring necessary and timely information, and monitoring performanceConduct supplier program reviews and supplier visits to ensure demand alignmentInventory Management:Ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing costs and wasteLogistics Coordination:Collaborate with the Logistics Organization on the movement of goods, including part prioritization to ensure efficient delivery of material to the site and work areasData Analysis and Reporting:Analyzing data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) – On time part delivery, on time supplier delivery, part shortages (focus on Category 3 and 5), Kit fill rate, Lines of Balance (LOB), etc.Process Improvement:Identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency within the supply chainThinking outside the box to achieve quantum performance leapsProblem Solving:Addressing and resolving issues that may arise in the supply chain, such as delays, disruptions, or quality issuesDevelop advance warning signals to mitigate potential issuesMaster Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) processStakeholder Collaboration:Working closely with other departments including operations, program, quality, and finance, to ensure alignment and effective coordinationBasic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):5+ years of experience in as a Supply Chain Professional and/or Management experience in a production environmentStrong understanding of supply chain principles and practices: This includes logistics, procurement, inventory management, and demand planningExcellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to effectively communicate with suppliers, team members, and other stakeholdersAnalytical and problem-solving skills: Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop effective solutionsLeadership and team management skills: Ability to motivate and guide team members to achieve common goalsNegotiation and contract management skills: Ability to negotiate favorable outcomes and terms with suppliersProficiency in relevant software and tools: Experience with supply chain management systems, inventory management software, and data analysis toolsExcellent Microsoft Office Suite skillsExperience working with multiple cross functional groupsStrong project management and time management skillsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writ…

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