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North Carolina, United States

Director of Stores and Supply Chain Operations – Charlotte, NC

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PLEASE NOTE: Please do not apply if you require visa sponsorship.  This position requires the candidate be able to work in the U.S. WITHOUT the need for visa sponsorship!  

This is a full time/direct hire position offering a competitive salary with full benefits package.

Title of position: Director of Stores and Supply Chain Operations

Employment location: Charlotte, NC

Summary/Objective: The Director of Stores and Supply Chain Operations is responsible for all facets of (COMPANY) 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: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• 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 Technical Stores, AOG and Heavy Check 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.
• Responsible for budget management for categories under management.
• Development of benchmarks and scorecards to be used for continuous improvement.
• Building a Center of Excellence (CoE) to help transform Supply Chain, and also support broader transformation of the value chain.
• Directs activities ensuring proper policies to satisfy the requirements of the Company.
• 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.
• Directs activities ensuring proper spare support at all (COMPANY) Airlines locations.
• Responsible for the Company’s Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or Business.
• At least five years business experience in corporate planning.
• 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, treasury, 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 US

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• Location: North Carolina, United States
• Categories:
• Contract Type: Full Time