Supply Chain Manager - Cincinnati, OH in Cincinnati, Ohio at Safran

Safran Electrical & Power
Supply Chain Manager - Cincinnati, OH

Company: Safran
Job Field: Supply chain
Location: Ohio , Ohio , United States
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Duration: Full-time
Required Degree: Master Degree
Required Experience: More than 5 years
Professional Status: Professional, Engineer & Manager
Salary: Based on experience

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Job Description

Supply Chain Manager - Procurement, NPI & Supplier Quality Coordination (US Suppliers)

Location: Cincinnati, USA
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Main Mission
Lead a multicultural, cross-functional team of approximately 10 people (Procurement, NPI Engineering, Supplier Quality) to ensure end-to-end supply chain performance with American suppliers, supporting both Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket activities within the Controls & Accessories Center of Excellence.
Act as the primary interface in the US, coordinating internal stakeholders and suppliers in a demanding international environment while driving performance, resilience, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

Team Leadership & People Management
• Lead, inspire, and develop a multicultural team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Directly manage team resources, including:
o Regular QRQC sessions with the team
o 1:1 meetings, performance reviews (PDR), and continuous coaching
o Definition and deployment of training and development plans
• Review workload distribution and ensure adequate team sizing aligned with business needs
• Support and contribute to recruitment and hiring processes
• Promote engagement, accountability, and a strong results-oriented mindset

Capacity & Workload Management
• Ensure alignment between supplier capacity and demand forecasts
• Anticipate risks and define mitigation and recovery plans
• Drive workload balancing within the team and across activities
• Propose organizational adjustments to sustain performance and efficiency

Supplier Performance Coordination & Accountability
• Act as a key coordinator and contributor to supplier performance in close collaboration with the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team, who retain functional ownership
• Ensure alignment and consistency of actions across Procurement, NPI, Supplier Quality, and SPM
• Promote a common roadmap, shared priorities, and aligned objectives with the Supplier Performance team
• Contribute to monitoring supplier performance (OTD, quality, capacity readiness, etc.) and ensure robust execution of action plans
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination to address performance gaps and mitigate risks
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives jointly with suppliers and SPM
• Ensure effective communication, prioritization, and escalation of supplier-related topics

Center of Excellence Interface
• Serve as the main point of entry in the US for all Controls & Accessories CoE activities
• Ensure effective coordination between US suppliers and global stakeholders
• Guarantee alignment with CoE strategies, standards, and industrial priorities

Escalation & Problem-Solving Leadership
• Act as the first escalation point for major supply chain and supplier issues
• Lead resolution of critical situations in coordination with SPMs, internal teams, and suppliers
• Provide hands-on support to team members on complex or high-impact issues
• Structure and lead problem-solving using methodologies such as:
o 8D
o QRQC
o SMS (Safety Management System)
• Ensure full closure of corrective and preventive actions

Performance Management
• Define, monitor, and steer team performance through KPIs and dashboards
• Drive execution of performance improvement plans
• Ensure visibility and regular reporting to leadership

Continuous Improvement & Transformation
• Identify and deploy process optimization and digitalization initiatives
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Strengthen operational excellence and problem-solving capabilities within the team

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Desired Profile
Education & Experience
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or related field
• Proven experience managing supply chain teams in an industrial environment
• Experience in OE and/or aftermarket strongly preferred
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Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of aeronautical industrialization processes (PPAP, part qualification, etc.)
• Solid experience with advanced quality and problem-solving methods (8D, QRQC, SMS)
• Proven track record in capacity/workload management and crisis resolution
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Leadership & Soft Skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop multicultural teams
• Strong coordination and influence skills in a matrix organization
• Ability to manage critical situations and escalations effectively
• Pragmatic, proactive, and results-driven mindset
• Excellent communication, synthesis, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive collective performance
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Additional Skills
• Proficiency in French is a plus
• Willingness to travel frequently within the USA (~30%)

• Ensure regular presence at supplier sites (~30% travel) to support operations and performance alignment

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.