Supply Officer at AAA United States Inc – Mobile, Alabama

About the Company:

We provide specialized subcontracting and technical assistance services to support clients in the transport and aerospace industries. We work closely with clients to ensure that our solutions meet their needs and exceed their expectations. Our team members are motivated individuals that do remarkable things every day!

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Mobile, Alabama that is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. They are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, they are the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader.

The Supply Officer is responsible for managing and coordinating the organization’s supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory control, storage, and distribution of materials..

Essential Functions:

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

• Place Purchase Orders according to the Purchase Request on behalf of the commodity. Identify and evaluate disturbances in the Supply chain and contribute to related process improvements. Ensure contract terms with suppliers are being met. E2E Management of Purchase Orders.
• 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
• Perform material planning and ordering for free stock, flying consumables and safety stock
• 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.
• Analyze MRP and Supply External Product exception messages
• 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 (20%)

• Ensure the product qualification pre-requisites are in line before to launch the ordering.
• 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.

Continuous Improvement (10%)

• 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.

Contribute to A320 FAL Mobile primary and secondary flow optimization (10%)

• Support operations related to rework/concession parts supply, including managing inventory and order placement with suppliers. Organize returns and process invoices for Accounting related to direct ordered material.
• Coordinate reassignment of Aircraft parts, including the corresponding documentation.

Stock optimization (5%)

• 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

New Product Introduction (5%)

• Facilitate the introduction of new product or modifications, coordinating with suppliers in conjunction with the buyer for logistics and ordering solutions.

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of related experience in supply chain management.
• Ability to travel 5% Domestics and International.
• Demonstrated Analytical skills within Supply Chain functions
• Knowledge of common applications ie. SAP/R3.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Proficient in Google Suite applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal customers and external suppliers.
• Ability to drive and challenge Supplier performance.