Manager - Supply Chain

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit’s Commercial Business Units. Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including fuselages, pylons, nacelles, and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership:
  • Provide 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 innovation.
  • Drive individual and team performance through the established Performance Management System (PMS).
  • Recognize and celebrate accomplishments, goals, and objectives.
  • Manage purchased direct parts.
  • Lead and manage a team of up to 20 employees.
• Operational Management:
  • Manage daily activities within the area of responsibility, ensuring smooth workflows and timely execution of tasks.
  • Develop and monitor annual budget and spend.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, acquiring necessary and timely information, and monitoring performance.
  • Conduct supplier program reviews and supplier visits to ensure demand alignment.
• Inventory Management:
  • Ensure optimal inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing costs and waste.
• Logistics 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 areas.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  • Analyze data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time part delivery, on-time supplier delivery, part shortages (focus on Category 3 and 5), Kit fill rate, and Lines of Balance (LOB).
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance efficiency within the supply chain.
  • Think outside the box to achieve quantum performance leaps.
• Problem Solving:
  • Address and resolve issues that may arise in the supply chain, such as delays, disruptions, or quality issues.
  • Develop advance warning signals to mitigate potential issues.
  • Master Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA) process.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  • Work closely with other departments including operations, program, quality, and finance, to ensure alignment and effective coordination.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Supply Chain Professional and/or Management experience in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and practices, including logistics, procurement, inventory management, and demand planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to effectively communicate with suppliers, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to analyze data, identify issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Leadership and team management skills; ability to motivate and guide team members to achieve common goals.
• Negotiation and contract management skills; ability to negotiate favorable outcomes and terms with suppliers.
• Proficiency in relevant software and tools, including supply chain management systems, inventory management software, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent Microsoft Office Suite skills.
• Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups.
• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience presenting to and interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effect change.
• Knowledge of MRP systems; SAP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or other relevant course of study (preferred).
• MBA or Master’s Degree (preferred).
• Knowledge/experience with manufacturing and manufacturing processes (preferred).
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or other industry certification (preferred).
• Governance and Compliance background including experience with AS9100 or other external audits (preferred).
• Experience in Aerospace (preferred).

Benefits

The Boeing Company provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including:

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work

The specific programs and options available may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $97,800 – $149,950

Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet these requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.