Global Supply Chain Manager

REMOTE position with some travel.

A global aerospace, defense & medical solutions partner - from concept-to-completion all under one roof. Vaupell specializes in highly engineered plastics, advanced composites, and metal innovative solutions to support your nex-gen mission critical product needs. As a global aerospace, defense, & medical solutions leader, we have over 75 years of industry experience in serving the aircraft/aerospace, defense, and medical markets.

Position Summary

Will develop global and/or regional strategies in the areas of planning, sourcing, operations, logistics, inventory and risk management that aligns with our Corporate strategy.

Candidate Profile

• Candidate has led the development and implementation of a successful Sales, Inventory, Operation, Planning (SIOP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• The candidate must be a professional self-starter with strong problem solving and analytical skills and a drive for business results.
• Candidate must have experience collaborating with stakeholders at different levels of the organization.
• The candidate must have demonstrated skills in negotiating corporate contracts for inventory, capital, MRO and services.

Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work closely with Senior Management to create Supply Chain strategy and lead the initiatives.
• Identify areas of efficiency and cost improvement/control throughout the internal and external Supply Chain.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations, as well as, execute, manage, and administer key supplier contracts.
• Reinforce and champion the idea and culture of continuous improvement and motivate ideas for pipeline improvement projects.
• Lead, coordinate and manage key supplier business reviews.
• Create and lead Supplier Risk Management activities.
• Create, implement and/or drive industry and company supply chain best practices.
• Research and develop new partnerships with Suppliers to support our strategic objectives.
• Support and help lead Vaupell Operating System (VOS) initiatives globally that relate to Supply Chain.
• May perform special projects or other duties, as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

• Candidates must be a "US Person" (i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident) to ensure Vaupell's compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and EAR (Export Administration Regulations).

Education/Training & Experience

• Bachelor or advanced degree in business, economics, finance, logistics, or in a related field. APICS certification preferred.
• At least four years' procurement experience in a corporate environment.
• Must have led the development and implementation of a successful Sales, Inventory, Operation, Planning (SIOP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• Superior leadership and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in compiling and interpreting data.
• Proven ability to negotiate best supplier agreement terms.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Experience working in an operational line management position preferably in the aerospace industry.
• Demonstrated capabilities in implementing change within organizations and delivering results.
• Comfortable working with all levels of an organization.
• Experience working within European and Asian channels.