Supply Chain Ordering Work Package Leader

Airbus S.A.S.; Penyffordd; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a highly motivated Supply Chain Ordering Work Package Leader to drive critical integration activities within its Belfast perimeter. This role involves leading the supply chain ordering work package, ensuring business continuity, and implementing change management principles to support a period of significant transformation. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in supply chain management and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex manufacturing environments preferred.
• Experience leading and managing work packages in projects.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the supply chain ordering work package.
• Manage change management activities for business continuity.
• Report progress to the E2E Supply Chain Project Manager.

Skills

Proven experience in supply chain management

Change management principles

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Relevant IT systems and tools

Job description

A unique opportunity awaits a highly motivated and experienced Supply Chain Ordering Work Package Leader to drive critical integration activities within the Airbus Belfast perimeter. This pivotal role will lead the work package for supply chain ordering, ensuring seamless Day 1 (D1) business continuity and orchestrating successful Post Merger Integration (PMI) at Day1+ (D1+) and Day 2 (D2) for all related supply chain activities.

As the Work Package Leader, you will be instrumental in supporting the Belfast-based team through a period of significant change, applying robust change management principles to facilitate adoption and minimize disruption. You will also be responsible for embedding strategic procurement considerations within the ordering processes to optimize value and efficiency in the evolving operational landscape.

Project: Day 1 (Business Continuity)

• Establish and communicate the change management plan for the supply chain ordering team to ensure a smooth transition on Day 1.
• Define and implement the RASCI matrix for the supply chain ordering team on Day 1, clarifying roles and responsibilities.
• Establish initial governance structures for supply chain ordering within the Belfast perimeter.
• Capture and communicate critical IT requirements for Day 1 supply chain ordering activities to the IT function, ensuring timely delivery.
• Support Spirit AeroSystems in the testing of Day 1 supply chain ordering flows, ensuring alignment with Airbus requirements.
• Represent Airbus requirements and proactively challenge the separation plan in Spirit meetings, advocating for optimal supply chain outcomes.
• Report progress on the work package, including change management activities and potential risks, to the E2E Supply Chain Project Manager.

Project: Day 2 (Post Merger Integration & Strategic Procurement)

• Define and implement the RASCI matrix for the evolved supply chain ordering team on Day 2.
• Ensure the appropriate reporting chain to the Operational Workstream (OW) is established and adhered to.
• Collaborate with HR and relevant departments to define and manage recruitment needs for the Day 2 team, considering future skill requirements.
• Proactively identify areas for process improvement and optimization within the supply chain ordering function, incorporating strategic procurement best practices.
• Develop, implement, and manage the PMI plan for supply chain ordering, ensuring alignment with overall project objectives and incorporating change management strategies for effective adoption.
• Identify and manage critical integrations with other functional teams (e.g., Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing), ensuring seamless data and process flow.
• Report progress on the work package, highlighting integration milestones, strategic procurement initiatives, and the effectiveness of the change management plan, to the E2E Supply Chain Project Manager.

Project Management and Governance

• Define, control, and communicate the scope, schedule, and budget for all activities within the supply chain ordering work package.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage potential risks and opportunities, escalating as necessary.
• Define clear requirements for interfacing functions and rigorously monitor their delivery against agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Proactively escalate concerns, blockers, and issues that may impact the project timeline or quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience in supply chain management, ideally within the aerospace or a similar complex manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and managing work packages within complex projects.
• Strong understanding of change management principles, methodologies, and tools with a proven ability to drive organizational change.
• Knowledge of strategic procurement concepts and their application within supply chain operations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively across different organizational levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-functional, geographically dispersed team.
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems and tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to Broughton and Belfast.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process.