Manager Technical Supply Chain

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Manager Technical Supply Chain

REPORTS TO: Director of Technical Supply Chain

Work Environment: Hybrid

OVERVIEW:

The Manager of Technical Supply Chain is responsible for all facets of Global Crossing Airlines Supply Chain operation including procurement, sourcing, contracting, logistics, component repair and warranty, business development and relationship management, and oversight of the Stores organization responsible for all aspects of storing, handling, and shipping of aircraft related parts and materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of a corporate procurement strategy.
• Creation and management of short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives related to inventory placement, aircraft component sparing levels, and other corporate sourcing and procurement initiatives.
• Creation and improvement of best practice-based processes for sourcing and procurement.
• Overall management of Supply Chain activities to include stores processes.
• Provides leadership and direction to Materials, Purchasing personnel for inventory logistics.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of employee HAZMAT shipment training and ensuring HAZMAT shipments conform to all governmental regulations and company policies.
• Prioritize Owner/Operator Produced (OOP) parts based on cost savings and/or maintenance needs.
• Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Management of staff in (and across) sourcing, contracting, transactional purchasing, and miscellaneous internal procurement support activities, repair and warranty group and stores functions. Managing the skills and competency development of staff, including training development and knowledge.
• Maintains a familiarity with the management information systems, especially as they relate to purchasing.
• Provides initial authorization for purchase requisitions for all materials associated with the maintenance of aircraft and their related components and major support equipment.
• Authorizes requisitions for standard inventory items.
• Develops, initiates, and manages Request for Proposals (RFPs) for addition of vendors and contracted services.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining stock level reorder points and quantities, and spare parts distributions, stores and contract negotiations.
• Works with Maintenance Department leaders to achieve adequate spares support of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations.
• Organizes, coordinates, and directs management of Company's spare aircraft parts.
• Manages activities ensuring proper spare support at all Global Crossing Airlines locations.
• Responsible for ensuring the Materials and Purchasing Dept is compliant with Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors in related field or at least five years business experience in Supply Chain.
• Proficient in modern sourcing and procurement systems.
• Strong negotiation abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
• Ability to translate complex financial issues.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting in terms of budgeting, cost management, financial accounting, and risk management.
• Strong Project Management Skills.
• Work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Familiar with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to speak/read/write in English.
• If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Global Crossing Airlines provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.