Director of Supply Chain

Requisition ID: 118544

Business Unit: Engine Systems North Hollywood (3100)

Location:

North Hollywood, CA, United States, 91605

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fuel and inerting, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Joining our team means you’re helping to deliver our purpose of ‘Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow’. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

Job Designation

The Director of Supply Chain leads the Supply Chain function for the Parker Meggitt North Hollywood site. Defines and manages commodity strategies and sourcing decisions while ensuring business supply requirements are satisfied. Ensures procurement procedures comply with government laws, regulations, and management objectives.

Job Core Responsibilities

Leads the North Hollywood site Supply Chain function, including procurement, estimating, planning, inventory management, shipping/receiving, logistics, and SIOP (sales, inventory, operations planning) process.
Develops, implements and reports on inventory reduction strategies.
Manages and reports on KPI metrics for working capital and inventory control.
Defines and manages the commodity strategies and sourcing decisions while ensuring the successful management and enhancement of the business's supply chain.
Develops and implements procurement strategy plan; identifies potential cost savings and oversees the budget while ensuring compliance with government laws and regulations (domestic/international).
Reduces overall supply risk through contingency planning and understanding supplier capabilities, disaster preparedness, and financial health.
Develops and improves overall supplier and supply base capabilities.
Tracks, forecasts, and manages changing global markets and geo-political environments.
Identifies needs and potential suppliers, solicits bids, reviews bids, and then selects suppliers.
Negotiates and awards contracts and approves payments to suppliers while maintaining vendor relationships.
Supports continuous improvement activities across the entire supply chain, including the development and implementation of appropriate measures of performance.
Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs.
Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.
Responsibility for Year over Year PPV/PCV reduction.

Job Specifications

Education: Bachelor degree required; MBA preferred

Years' Experience: 10+ years of relevant supply chain experience; aerospace experience highly preferred

Skills:

10+ years of experience in materials/purchasing function and supply chain leadership for manufactured goods, namely castings and machined products
Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and demonstrated experience in developing strategic sourcing strategies
Managerial responsibility for Vendor Liaison, Buyers, and Supply Chain Specialists
Experience with inventory management concepts (turns, VMI, reductions), contract negotiations, demand forecasting, and operations planning
Proven track record of experience in successful supply chain leadership and bottom-line results
Ability to develop, manage, and execute procurement strategies that drive financial and operational performance across sub-functions of the Supply Chain
Proven track record of leading transformational change to improve KPI initiatives
Preferred experience with SAP ERP systems
Demonstrated understanding and execution of Plan For Every Part strategies, supermarket pull systems, consignment
In-depth understanding of contracts, compliance, and government laws (domestic/international) relating to procurement functions
Must have hands-on experience in vendor selection and negotiation
Sourcing/Procurement experience at the leadership level
Experience with eSourcing tools, such as internet reverse auctions, a plus
Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively with internal clients, peers, senior managers, and external suppliers
Excellent project management and negotiation skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
A high energy level, entrepreneurial spirit, decisive and confident
Professional certification preferred (CPM, CPIM or APICS)
Please note that the salary range information is only applicable to California. Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations. Pay Range: $123K - $215K

Parker Meggitt is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business. We strongly believe that building a culture of respect and appreciation, will give everyone the opportunity to recognize their full potential.

Parker Meggitt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at 1-855-474-7665 at or HRISon@meggitt.com.

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