Supply Chain Manager - SAFRAN Ventilation Systems , LLC

Supply Chain Manager (H/F) – SAFRAN VENTILATION SYSTEMS USA, LLC

Join AEROCONTACT to apply for the Supply Chain Manager (H/F) – SAFRAN VENTILATION SYSTEMS USA, LLC role. Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interior), space and defense. Its mission is to sustainably contribute to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. With 100,000 employees worldwide and €27.3 billion in revenue in 2024, Safran occupies leading positions in its markets and was ranked second in the aerospace and defense sector by TIME’s “World’s Best Companies 2024”.

Safran Cabin designs, certifies and manufactures full cabin interiors and the most innovative systems and equipment in the industry to provide a distinctive brand image and a safe, comfortable passenger experience.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Manager oversees all supply chain activities from Demand Management and Master Planning to Procurement, Supplier Performance Management, Logistics and Customer Service. The role manages a team of supply‑chain professionals and is responsible for:

• Establishing plans to meet budget sales, inventory and material consumption targets.
• Participating in division Demand Review and S&OP for demand‑forecast alignment and capacity balance.
• Supporting strategic sourcing activities to secure key vendors.
• Measuring and monitoring vendor performance, conducting risk reviews and implementing corrective actions.
• Performing supplier audits and maintaining premier customer service.
• Managing site inventories, cycle counting, shipments and receiving lead‑time goals.
• Leading continuous‑improvement initiatives (QRQC, Kaizen, DMAIC, 8D).
• Maintaining KPIs and team performance to support corporate goals.
• Developing and improving supply‑chain tools, processes and policies.
• Communicating needs and objectives, providing training, coaching, mentoring and talent management.
• Promoting accountability and results through strategy deployment and performance management.
• Acting as key conduit to corporate and other departments.

Education:

BS/BA degree or equivalent education/experience.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of progressive supply‑chain, procurement and program management experience with leadership capability.
Computer

Skills:

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); ERP experience required.
Other

Skills:

Strong written and verbal business communication; comfortable delivering information to all levels, including senior leadership.
Strategic and master planning expertise, vendor management, inventory management and ERP familiarity.
Business finance skills and abilities.

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business Management or Operations.
• MBA or Master’s degree.
• 3+ years in a management/leadership role.
• Experience in aerospace, automotive or mechanical manufacturing.
• APICS and/or ISM certification.
• Data analytics tools (Power BI, SQL).
• Experience with AS/ISO standards and quality management.

• Director

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Staffing and Recruiting