Site Materials Manager

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter, and make a difference.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide leadership of Supply Chain Management activities for the plant location working with suppliers, business unit managers, purchasing, production planners, and other appropriate resources to strategically plan and coordinate the flow of materials and information from customers through procurement to delivery. Supply Chain Management activities include materials planning; scheduling; inventory control; cash flow management; information flow and coordination and asset management. Direct leadership of production planning, shipping, receiving and inventory functions for plant location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the Jacksonville site Supply Chain function, including procurement, estimating, planning, inventory management, shipping/receiving, logistics, and SIOP (sales, inventory, operations planning) process.
• Develops, implements, and reports on inventory reduction strategies.
• Manages and reports on KPI metrics for working capital and inventory control.
• Defines and manages the commodity strategies and sourcing decisions while ensuring the successful management and enhancement of the business's supply chain.
• Develops and implements procurement strategy plan; identifies potential cost savings and oversees the budget while ensuring compliance with government laws and regulations (domestic/international).
• Reduces overall supply risk through contingency planning and understanding supplier capabilities, disaster preparedness, and financial health.
• Develops and improves overall supplier and supply base capabilities.
• Tracks, forecasts, and manages changing global markets and geo-political environments.
• Identifies needs and potential suppliers, solicits bids, reviews bids, and then selects suppliers.
• Negotiates and awards contracts and approves payments to suppliers while maintaining vendor relationships.
• Supports continuous improvement activities across the entire supply chain, including the development and implementation of appropriate measures of performance.
• Leads and directs work for a team of employees as defined by business needs.
• Manages staff selection, performance, development, and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations.

• Responsibility for Year over Year PPV/PCV reduction.

  QUALIFICATIONS
  B.A./B.S. degree in a related technical or business discipline required; MBA preferred. 6+ years of relevant supply chain experience; aerospace experience highly preferred. Proven competency in a team leader role for two or more years, and/or demonstrated leadership of major projects or programs in a team environment.

• 6+ years of experience in materials/purchasing function and supply chain leadership for manufactured goods, namely castings and machined products
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology and demonstrated experience in developing strategic sourcing strategies
• Managerial responsibility for Vendor Liaison, Buyers, and Supply Chain Specialists
• Experience with inventory management concepts (turns, VMI, reductions), contract negotiations, demand forecasting, and operations planning
• Proven track record of experience in successful supply chain leadership and bottom-line results
• Ability to develop, manage, and execute procurement strategies that drive financial and operational performance across sub-functions of the Supply Chain
• Proven track record of leading transformational change to improve KPI initiatives
• Preferred experience with SAP ERP systems
• Demonstrated understanding and execution of Plan For Every Part strategies, supermarket pull systems, consignment
• In-depth understanding of contracts, compliance, and government laws (domestic/international) relating to procurement functions
• Must have hands-on experience in vendor selection and negotiation
• Sourcing/Procurement experience at the leadership level
• Experience with eSourcing tools, such as internet reverse auctions, a plus
• Ability to operate independently and communicate effectively with internal clients, peers, senior managers, and external suppliers
• Excellent project management and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A high energy level, entrepreneurial spirit, decisive and confident
• Professional certification preferred (CPM, CPIM or APICS)

TYPICAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit as well as talk or hear. The team member is also frequently required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to use a computer. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

Conditions of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.