Thales Cybersecurity Products · 2 weeks ago
Senior Supply Planner
Thales Cybersecurity Products is a leader in aerospace solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Supply Planner. This role involves managing the day-to-day execution of supply planning tasks, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with procurement processes to meet customer needs effectively.
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Responsibilities
Receiving purchase requests and verifying their conformity to operating methods; convert purchase requests into purchase orders on time; managing purchasing order cancellation, rescheduling or PO information change (quantity, price); ensuring accuracy of the order, GL account, or project number, ship to location, supplier information on purchase order, and relevant notes/comments on the purchase order document
Make sure that suppliers acknowledge P.O. receipt and provide delivery commitment; follow-up and expediting purchase orders; part shortages – manage, action and escalate material shortages; lead actions to improve customer OTD; maintain aging for all suppliers assigned < 2 days; be prepared with your input that affects past due customer orders
Responsible for ensuring all Supplier Accounts Payable do not fall into past due status; assists the Finance department by resolving invoice issues/discrepancies to ensure timely accurate payment; managing local negotiations within the DoA threshold
Support efforts to optimize inventory levels and manage supply requirements; prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis; drive improvements to meet or exceed supply planning KPI’s; review long term supply plan and mitigate supply risks by collaborating cross functionally on action plans
Resolve discrepancies with parts certifications (8130-3, CoC, EASA) to clear rejections and request RMA; managing disputes and problem solutions as part of the integrated project/program team, perform assigned roles and responsibilities
Ability to support an AOG (Aircraft on Ground) environment which may entail non-traditional office hours (on-call, nights, weekends, etc) and elevated stress levels; manage workload while being compliant to established department KPIs; provide updates as requested by collaborating with internal areas (Engineering, Supply Chain/Operations, Regional Procurement Managers, Quality, Program Management, Logistics, etc.); implement and lead recovery meetings/tiger teams, communicate project actions, owners, due dates, timelines, escalations; ability to drive issues to closure with minimal supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, or Engineering with 5–8 years' experience in a related field, or experience and education in lieu of degree may be considered
5+ years' experience in purchasing and/or procurement, requesting quotations, negotiating pricing (within Delegation of Authority thresholds), maintaining accuracy of Purchase Orders, data, and related documentation
5+ years' experience responsible for securing the best procurement solution (quality, price, and timing) while meeting customer needs and aligning with relevant strategy
Strong analytical skills; strong problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to drive assignments to successful conclusions
Extensive proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Power BI
Hard work with determination, passion, and creativity; pursuit of excellence by consistently exceeding expectations and treating achievements as collaborative goals; integrity in treating the company and teammates with utmost respect and operating on strong moral codes; servant leadership demonstrated through empathy, foresight, and stewardship
Sense of urgency with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture opportunities and mitigate risk; entrepreneurial spirit by acting like an owner, challenging the status quo, and seeking innovation; adaptability within a fast-paced, evolving environment; ability to support an AOG (Aircraft on Ground) environment including non-traditional hours (on-call, nights, weekends)
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire
Benefits
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
Company
Thales Cybersecurity Products
Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity, helping the most trusted organizations in the world protect their most critical applications, data, and identities anywhere at scale.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-07-29Acquired
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