SC Ops Support Prof

About the role

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. The Bell Procurement organization is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Support Professional to provide onsite support for the Drives System Center (Grand Prairie) and the Repair and Overhaul Center (Fort Worth). Additionally, the Specialist will provide secondary support to the Rotors and Advanced Composites centers located in Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities

This position will provide analytical support to forecast material availability based on operation scheduling, and act as a true partner to the Centers to ensure a seamless supply chain for production. As a Supply Chain Operations Support Professional, you will:

• Act as an intermediary between procurement and the operations center to forecast material requirements for 30/60/90 day intervals.
• Perform data collection and analysis of current inventory of parts compared to material requirements.
• Ensure that the suppliers are aware of a possible requirements gaps and are working to prevent such gaps.
• Provide current and future spend analysis and keep manufacturing aware of all procurement shortages for one or more of Bell's plants.
• Proactively seek solutions and use strong problem-solving to reduce/eliminate material outages.
• Build productive relationships with internal customers and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in Supply Chain contracts, Procurement, or Supply Chain Analytics, preferably in manufacturing/operations procurement.
• Strong analytical skills demonstrating the ability to forecast demand planning, manufacturing needs, and projections of shortages/outages.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence without authority.
• Ability to deal with ambiguous problems autonomously.
• Demonstrated experience in partnering cross-functionally to complete a task/project timely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated SAP navigation experience preferred.
• Continuous Improvement Certification preferred.

Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer:

• Every other Friday off with our 9/80 work schedule.
• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO).
• 120 hours Vacation time.
• 12-13 paid holidays per year.
• 6 weeks parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor.
• Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups.