Supply Planner leading the S&OP process for Action brands across Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and France. Collaborating with sales and marketing to ensure excellent customer service and inventory management.
About the role
- VP of Supply Chain Management creating vision and strategy for Supply Chain at GKN Aerospace. Leading international supply chain operations focusing on wiring systems and supplier management.
Responsibilities
- Create the vision and strategy for the Supply Chain Management function
- Lead a team of functional experts and operational SCM professionals
- Develop and deploy standards (people, process and tools)
- Ensure performance is monitored and aligned to business targets
- Perform all Talent Management activities
- Lead transformation initiatives to improve agility, resilience, and cost-effectiveness across the wiring supply chain.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
- Negotiate long-term agreements ensuring quality, delivery reliability, and cost competitiveness
- Oversee global procurement, logistics, and inventory management functions
- Implement lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve throughput
- Drive digitalization of supply chain processes
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including geopolitical, environmental, and supplier disruptions
Requirements
- A recognized expert in the field of end-to-end Supply Chain Management with professional curriculum and certification (e.g. APICS CPIM, CSCP or equivalent)
- Typically, 15+ years’ experience with international exposure in a similar role/exposure, proven track record
- High level of expertise on the following: successfully implemented CDC, Forecasting & Demand Planning, Scheduling and Execution, Master Data Management, Internal Flows and Warehousing, Project Management, Strategic Planning, SIOP/MPS/MRP, Inventory Management, Strategy & CI planning, Performance Monitoring, Network & Talent Management, Industry & Product acumen, Budget Management & Finance acumen, Leveraging IT solutions, Lean mind set & business excellence, End to End Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, or Business; MBA or equivalent preferred
- Proven track record and minimum of 10+ years of senior leadership experience in aerospace supply chain management, ideally in wiring or electrical systems
Benefits
- A pleasant and informal working environment
- Opportunities for professional and personal development
- Competitive salary package
- International career opportunities
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