Site Supply Chain Manager - Small Site-Santa Ana, CA at GKN Aerospace Inc in Santa Ana, California

Job Description:

About Us

GKN Aerospace is the world's leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50manufacturing locations in 15countries, we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world's advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

About the opportunity

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to bebetter in everything we do.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

Job Summary

The purpose of this role is to lead a team of SCM professionals, deliver operational performance using SCM standard business processes and strategy. The scope includes Planning & Scheduling (SIOP, MPS, SFS), Logistics (Freight, Warehousing, Inbound/Outbound, etc.), and associated performance metrics (Delivery, MSA, Logistics costs, DIO, etc.) The role is accountable for the deployment and continuous improvement of Supply Chain Management standard processes. As a member of the site leadership team, the site SCM is the "conductor" for planning and logistics, ensures adherence to management process and alignment.

Job Responsibilities

* Role modelling a culture that is aligned to the GKN Aerospace "Great Place to Work" value drivers and Culture Principles

* Responsible for providing a safe working environment for SCM employees and for all employees in the logistic areas (receiving, warehousing, material handling and shipping)

* Accountable for the management of the SCM team (leadership, target setting, performance review, talent management, organizational planning, recruiting/on-boarding, training and development...)

* Execute the Global Supply Chain Management Strategy

* Deploy, manage, monitor and improve planning processes (SIOP, MPS) within the site

* Responsible for the site Operations Supply Planning activities (SIOP)

* Facilitate the site Operations Supply Review (SIOP).

* Orchestrate the connections between Program teams and Site team in relation to Daily execution, weekly MPS process and Monthly SIOP process (including Integrated Reconciliation at the lowest possible level)

* Responsible for the detailed execution of SIOP and orchestration of the MPS processes (that includes management of Master Schedulers and Shop-floor Schedulers)

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor Degree or Master Degree in Supply Chain or related field or 10+ years of supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of degree.

* 5 years of supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

* GKN experience

* Must have good analytical skills, and an understanding of manufacturing, lean manufacturing principles, and strong customer relation skills.

* Proficient in MS Office suite. Recognized materials management certification such as American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). Must possess excellent communications skills including strong executive-level presentation skills.

Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)

As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.

A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.

GKN is an equal opportunity employer.

We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Nearest Major Market: Orange County


Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles

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