Senior Supply Chain Manager - Global Field Operations

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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures, including for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.
Position Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead supply chain team, ensuring process management, alignment with business objectives, collaboration on planning, process improvement, and problem resolution.
• Supplier Recovery Management: Manage team to implement supplier recovery strategies and track action plans to completion
• Strategic Execution & Risk Management: Execute supply chain strategy to support business growth and mitigate risks, ensuring continuity and efficiency.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Implement process improvements and lead initiatives to streamline operations, reduce waste, and drive cost reduction.
• Inventory & Planning: Develop inventory plans, ensuring alignment with business needs and mitigating cost variances.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to governance, regulations, and policies to support operational excellence and minimize risk.
• Collaboration & Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment to meet customer requirements and performance standards.
• Program Management: Act as supply chain program focal in support of an Integrated Product Team. Manage and oversee supply chain execution strategies to support statement of work program projects.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of supply chain experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role within a production environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI) and project management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact at all organizational levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with a wide range of individuals and departments in a diverse environment.
• Ability to drive change, improve processes, and manage project timelines effectively.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Mechanical engineering or related field (MBA or Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role is preferred.
• Experience with MRP systems, SAP, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance, including AS9100 or similar audits.
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or other industry certifications.
• Understanding of APQP and quality management systems.
• Experience in supplier management and recovery execution strategies.

Drug Free Workplace:
We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
We also provide 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, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $127,150 - $194,900
Kansas Tax Credit: 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. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
Export Control Requirements:
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.