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Supplier Performance Manager - Irving, TX (Dallas Area) (H/F) - SAFRAN USA INC.
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSafran USA Inc. is a high-tech international group operating in the fields of aeronautics, space, and defense. The Supplier Performance Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of North American suppliers, ensuring they meet performance standards and contractual obligations, and leading efforts to recover any non-performance.
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Responsibilities
Measuring and communicating performance
Expected to measure the performance of the suppliers in his/her portfolio
The SPM shall be knowledgeable about the performance, which should be formally communicated to the suppliers and the internal team
In particular, the SPM will: - Broadcast regular performance Score Cards - Ensure that management, especially at the supplier is aware of performance issues
Link the supplier performance to the contractual obligations and calculate penalties or claim when applicable
Implement relevant logistic and quality KPIs with the suppliers to anticipate performance problems
Recovering nonperformance
Expected to lead and coordinates the actions to recover the supplier performance to the expected levels (often defined in the contracts)
The SPM is expected to visit the supplier frequently to support the performance recovery efforts
In particular, the SPM will: 1. Characterize the consequences of supplier performance to the downstream supply chain (including Safran assembly line and customers) 2. Define, with the supplier and the Safran team, at the appropriate management level, an action plan to contain and recover nonperformance 3. Use the contracts to incentivize the supplier to promptly recover
Manage, in coordination with the commercial teams, the claim process when it is relevant
Assessing and preventing risks of non-performance
The SPM is responsible in identifying and mitigating risks that the suppliers in his / her portfolio will fail to perform at the expected levels
It will be done with different analysis and by regularly visiting the suppliers' manufacturing locations
In particular, the SPM will: 1. Lead regular risks analysis with the supplier, including load versus capacity assessment, new products industrialization risks
Those analysis are formally presented by Safran leaders and the suppliers General Managers
2. Build, with the supplier, a Business Continuity Plan to mitigate occurrence and impacts of major events (fire, flood, explosion
) 3. Manage a plan to reduce supplier risks of nonperformance (reduce occurrence and impact) 4. Define a visit and audit plan, tailored to each supplier
Coordinating the Safran team
The SPM is expected to coordinate the Safran internal team working with the suppliers (including: planner, quality engineer, purchaser, industrialization leaders)
The coordination shall be done at the operation and management levels and will include meeting rituals (yearly, monthly, weekly) with or without the suppliers
Qualification
Required
Applicants must hold either a Master of Science (M.S.) or a Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Applicants must have 3 years minimum of previous relevant experience
The applicants must have at least one the below experience in an industrial environment (preferred Aerospace or automotive): Experienced in operation management
The applicants must have at least one the below experience in an industrial environment (preferred Aerospace or automotive): Experienced in Supply Chain management
The applicants must have at least one the below experience in an industrial environment (preferred Aerospace or automotive): Experienced in project management
The applicants must be familiar with the LEAN principles
The applicants must be able to manipulate data and be efficient in Excel
Excellent communication skills (ability to summarize and convey complex messages)
Resilient to stress and pressure (that could result for performance crisis)
Focused on innovation and problem solving
Preferred
Engineering degree or related field preferred
Knowledge of MRO Aircraft Engines is a plus
Background or Knowledge of Aircraft Engines is a plus
Preferred Green Belt certified
5+ years in MRO purchasing, production, or supply chain
Manufacturing knowledge in MRO offload operations
Aviation environment experience a plus
5+ years in MRO purchasing, production, or supply chain MRO Offload operations experience a plus
Company
AEROCONTACT
Aerocontact is an aviation company.
11-50 employees
Funding
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