Procurement Leader - Los Angeles, United States - Safran

Safran

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job description:

Define the supply parameters in ERP item file, and in Supply Chain contracts, consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategy
Analyze, process, confirm and communicate requirements to the supplier such as OTD
Ensure that supplier understood demand and/or adjust demand per supplier capacity
Analyze the impacts of an improvement request, implement the action plan resulting from the impact analysis
Negotiate deadlines/quantities with suppliers within the limits of the contract established by Purchasing (negotiation of deadlines / quantities, but not pricing)
Participate to the new parts industrialization (NPI) process: Update the data from the different information systems within the scope of activity in order to assure alignment with supply chain demands
Work closely with Quality, Methods, Purchasing and planning teams to ensure supplier's activity coordination
Oversee the progress of manufacturing on the supplier's site, manage delivery receipts, follow the flow through to reception of articles, manage administrative disputes and organize supplier reminders
Manage the flow of returns to the supplier
Monitor supplier OTD and capacity in line with SPM Baseline analysis
Measure and analyse supplier performance in coordination with the SPM and if their targets are not being reached, set up internal and external action plans in close cooperation with the purchasing department

Efficiency criteria:
Reliability of data communicated

Establish and implement action plans to limit uncertainties and hazards and to shorten production cycles
Handle exception messages (send an order, progress, delay, cancel an order, deadline overrun, late starting,) resulting from the MRP
Identify critical shortage and obtain the getwell and recovery plans
Suggest solutions in case of shortages
Communicate supplier's plans to our internal customers (assembly line and spare department)
Lead and support inventory management as necessary
Participate:
To supplier scheduling (capacity and critical materials/ components)
To the management of Supply transportation plans
To determine and maintain logistics guidelines
To write out supply contracts (on SC elements: Batch size, horizon )
To manage obsolescence and inventory

Job requirements:

3 to 8 years' experience in supply chain
Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of education
Skills / knowledge and experience in Project Management
Good level of production tools analysis
Good skills with Windows tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Capable to anticipate actions and questions
Flexibility and easy adaptation to locations and needs
Ability to use ERP and IT Systems (BAAN, E-Supply, SAP)
Past experience in Aeronautical businesses will be considered as a "plus",
BASICS or CPIM is a plus
Fluent in English and French speaking considered a plus
Confidentiality about SAFRAN activities and actions plans

Specificity of the job:

Travel:
up to 25% or more as needed to support the supply chain and critical activities.

Job is primarily located in Irvine, CA and will report to the Cincinnati, OH office with capacity to easily travel between various suppliers in USA

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets.

Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Safran has a global presence, with 83,000 employees and sales of 19 billion euros in 2022 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and innovation roadmap.

Safran ranks among Forbes magazine's Top 30 best employers in the world.

Bachelor's Degree
More than 3 years