Sr Manager, Supply Chain Transformation

Location
: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities
:
Fort Worth - TX
Requisition : 83721

Job Description

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life.

Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

The Sr Manager, Supply Chain Transformation is part of the Strategy and Process team within our Technical Operations (Tech Ops) Division. You’ll play a critical role in influencing the future of the supply chain by supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of strategic transformation initiatives that drive efficiency, performance, and innovation throughout the supply chain network.

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of strategic transformation initiatives that drive efficiency, performance, and innovation throughout the supply chain network
• Manage the planning and execution of a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives for the supply chain network
• Deliver planning and execution of WMS solution evaluation and implementation, and planning platform improvements
• Design efforts to redefine inventory strategies, including network allocation and overall inventory strategy
• Maximize order coverage and service levels to support operational requirements, including RON (Remain Overnight), engineering/project modifications, and Line and Heavy Check materials requirements
• Conduct comprehensive network allocation and inventory strategy projects to redefine inventory Partner with internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Oversee inventory optimization and material planning to ensure efficient supply chain operations
• Develop standardized operational workflows
• Define, monitor, and report key operational KPIs
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external consultants
• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Ensure operational readiness through structured change management
• Promote safety, 5S principles, and lean operations
• Promote empowerment and engagement

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or a related field
• 7 years' work experience in supply chain logistics/operations

• Master’s degree - MBA or MS in Supply Chain
• Experience in Aviation and/or Airline Operation
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, Lean, and 5S methodologies

Strong understanding of supply chain design, performance measurement, process optimization and team development

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
• Excellent understanding of ERP/MRP systems and demand planning tools
• Demonstrates program management skills – able to set vision, motivate/influence, and measure performance
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead complex initiatives and redefine inventory strategies
• Proven track record of optimizing stock levels, improving supply chain efficiency, and ensuring material availability to meet business needs and service expectations efficiently
• Ability to drive projects to completion with a strong bias for action
• Good decision-maker – uses facts, experience, technical experts, and data to make sound decisions
• Quantitative mindset with strong analytical and data processing capabilities
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and computer skills
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all levels within the organization

Physical ability necessary to safely and successfully perform the essential functions of the position, with or without any legally required reasonable accommodations that do not pose an undue hardship.

Note:

If the Company has reason to question an employee’s physical ability to safely and/or successfully perform the…