MRO Planning Leader - Cincinnati, OH (H/F) - SAFRAN USA INC.

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 92 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 23,2 milliards d'euros en 2023, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran s'engage dans des programmes de recherche et développement qui préservent les priorités environnementales de sa feuille de route d'innovation technologique. Safran est la 1ère entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2023 » du magazine TIME.

Mission description

Summary/Objective: You are accountable for a portfolio of strategic repair suppliers in North America; you are their unique supply chain point of contact. Your customers are the local supply chains part of Safran Aircraft Engines (SAFRAN AE) network (located in France, Mexico, Morocco, & Belgium). You are part of Safran USA and functionally part of Global Supply Chain team in Support & Services Division within Safran AE. You will join a dynamic MRO division in full growth with a lot of challenges at stake. Your objective is to manage supplier relationships and make sure suppliers deliver parts according to Safran AE needs. Requirements include but are not limited to: Your job consists of: Coordinating and monitoring the progress of engine parts sent for repair at the supplier site and making sure supplier sends back repaired parts within contractual time. OTD target: 95% Ensuring compliance with the contractual conditions of the repair activity and challenge supplier Prioritizing Safran AE flow in case of capacity constraint or repair capability limitation Managing weekly review with suppliers and following up open actions Maintain a close relationship with your supplier contacts at all organization levels Handling issues with suppliers and working out on a solution if some delivery commitments do not match with the engine reassembly date Detecting any deviation in supplier logistics performance and leading improvement actions with your supplier, in coordination with your Safran AE supplier team contacts (buyer, supplier performance manager (SPM), supplier quality engineer (SQE), supplier technical support) Entering key information about the part progress into the Safran AE ERP Creating a strong relationship with internal customers (Safran AE shops) and collaborate with them to make sure that repaired parts shipping date will match with their needs. Supporting internal Safran AE customers in handling operational difficulties. Representing Safran AE global supply chain in your areas of responsibility: supplier visits, working groups, etc. Transversal coordination with other Safran AE supplier team functions (buyer, supplier performance manager, engineering, quality) Sharing your expertise and best practices with the rest of MRO Procurement Leader teams in Europe, Americas and Asia Your objective is to make sure that repaired parts come back within contractual agreements and do not delay engine builds re-assembly.

Required soft skills: Leadership ability: strong oral and written communicator, collaborative Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed Tenacity: assertiveness, agile and eager to learn Reactivity and customer oriented mindset Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems Capacity to work in a hybrid and dynamic organization (constant growth) Able to handle stress and work in a fast-paced environment Experience working in a multicultural group would be a plus Required Education: Minimum: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Supply-chain management, Industrial management or Operations management English native or close to native to communicate with suppliers Successful past supplier relationship experience Technical skills on engine maintenance / parts repair French language skill and knowledge of the French culture will be considered as a plus Required Experience: Minimum: 2 years in supply-chain, project management or operations in Aerospace Industry. Preferred: 5 years in supply-chain, project management or operations in MRO Aerospace Industry.