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Job Description:

 Airbus Aerosystems is looking for a Supply Officer II to join our Supply Chain department based in Kinston, North Carolina.

The Procurement team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

The Supply Officer II is responsible for managing the flow of materials to the facility, as the first point of contact for Logistics on any ordering, planning and logistical issues related to direct ordered material. They are responsible for a portfolio of suppliers, managing operational demand, ensuring requirements are communicated to both the Supplier & Customer.  The Supply Officer II fully adheres to the Airbus processes and procedures [FU.SD.02]. 

Meet the Team:

Our team at Airbus Aerosystems Kinston manufactures crucial aircraft components. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your Working Environment:

The Airbus Aerosystems Kinston facility sits at the forefront of aerospace manufacturing, specializing in the production of large, advanced composite aerostructures. Our team builds critical components for the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 XWB, including the composite center fuselage and wing spar.

How We Care for You:

Financial Rewards: Competitive pay, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a paid parental leave program.

Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path; as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs; and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

• Forecast/Call up / Order and VMI Management (50%) 

New Product Introduction  

• Facilitate the introduction of new product or modifications, coordinating with suppliers in conjunction with the buyer for logistics and ordering solutions. This includes creating and communicating status to internal/external customers.

PO/Material Tracking

•  Actively manage material flows to ensure on-time, quality, and cost-efficient delivery of purchased products, initiating first-level corrective and preventive actions as needed 

• Define and maintain supply related contractual data, contained in Logistics 

• Conditions (e.g.  max-min levels for VMI parts, delivery lead time,..) in the frame of standard policies and contractual requirements. 

• Manage purchase orders and forecasts sent to the suppliers, including collaboration process. 

• Manage on-time delivery (OTD) collaboration process, initiate proactive actions. 

• Collaborate transnationally with suppliers (remotely and/or on-site) and operate as a supportive partner within the procurement community, assisting the Supply Chain Quality Manager and Commercial Buyer.  

• Manage reordering tasks after rejection, scraps/damages and collaborate in the secondary flow Customer protection  

• Lead actions to reduce missing parts and late deliveries: early warning to the customer and hierarchy, risk management, follow up deliveries and instigate mitigation actions. 

• Act as a focal point for the logistic service provider and supplier on-site support.  

• Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and Information Systems.   

Stock optimization  

•  Monitor inventory levels and stock turns based on defined targets. 

• Define the optimum logistic solution and ordering solutions (safety stock/safety time, batch size, reorder point, demand volatility). 

• Manage Non-movers/Slow movers   

 Continuous Improvement (30%)

• Support Supply Chain/Logistic initiatives to improve processes and our data integrity

• Perform supply chain monitoring through process performance measures and KPIs (Ordering measures, Missing parts, OTD , Stock KPI’s, VMI Level of Service). 

• Conduct root cause analysis (such as PPS/8D) and monitor supplier problem-solving activities as directed. 

• Actively participate in supplier performance reviews/provide performance feedback to suppliers. 

Additional Responsibilities:(20%) 

Additional Responsibilities: Other duties related to primary flow ordering activities as assigned. 

Your Boarding Pass:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years’ experience or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Administration or Supply Chain Management with 2-4 years experience.
• Able to influence discussion and stakeholders using English. 
• SAP  
• MS Office, Google Suite or similar applications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic IT programming knowledge 
• Project Management Methodologies 
• Analytical skills  
• Knowledge of common applications ie. SAP/R3  
• Experience in supply chain management 
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation  
• Proficient in Google Suite applications 
• Ability to work in intercultural, multifunction teams 
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal customers and external suppliers  
• Ability to drive and challenge Supplier performance 
• Good team work ethic  

Complexity of the Role: 

The Supply Officer II is responsible for supplier management, end-to-end material flow optimization, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives across various supply chain functions. 

Level of Decision Making:

The Supply Officer I must be able to take autonomous decisions on stock build-up, logistic solutions, etc.  that will influence directly in the level of operational and financial exposure that Airbus Kinston will assume. 

Organizational information: 

The Supplier Officer II reports to the HO Supply Management 

Is this a people manager? No 

Job Dimensions: 

• Ordering of approximately 250 parts, with an estimated annual volume of 3 million USD. 

Nature of Contacts: 

• Suppliers 

• Airbus Supply Chain and Logistics organization 

• Airbus Procurement Operations organization 

• Airbus Aircraft Managers Manufacturing Engineering

Physical Requirements: 

• Onsite or remote: 100% 
• Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily 
• Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily 
• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts daily 
• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. (N/A) Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs.(N/A) Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. .(N/A) Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily 
• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor weekly 

Travel:

• Able to travel independently and at short notice monthly 
• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily 

Personal Protective Equipment required:

Required PPE includes, but is not limited to:

• Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site 
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. 

Equal Opportunity: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status 

As a leader in our field, Airbus provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. 

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization 

will be considered. 

Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. 

NOTE: Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. 

 

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Aerosystems Kinston, Inc

Employment Type:

Permanent

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Supplier Management

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