Jobs in Blackburn, United States

Responsible for leading the Interco and Subcontract Processing value streams, feeding into the site SIOP process, and site Master Production Scheduling to ensure on-time order fulfillment and realization of site revenue, cash, and inventory budgets.

This role of the Interco Planner/Buyer can be remote-based, coordinating with other site leaders and functions. Frequent travel will be required to support the Interco value stream, estimated at 25-50%, to support our Interco and subcontract partners and to visit the main site.

• Comply with all HSE requirements related to the role and work towards a zero-harm culture.
• Ensure the Interco SIOP delivers accurate plans and the MPS provides demand profiles aligned with customer and business expectations, including OTIF, cashflow, revenue, and profit requirements.
• Champion continuous improvement with Interco partners using lean principles to improve delivery performance and forecast accuracy for cash, inventory, and revenue budgets.
• Travel to Interco and subcontract partner sites, delivering world-class standards of service and professionalism.
• Manage the Interco Master Production Schedule in MRP, update ERP, and provide accurate data for site SIOP processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments including CAMs, production engineering, production, quality, and logistics.
• Conduct material availability analysis for proposed schedule changes.
• Perform due diligence on all Interco and third-party suppliers to ensure capacity and capability meet customer requirements.

Core Requirements

• Experience in Aerospace or a similar industry.
• Global and intercompany supply chain planning and/or procurement experience, particularly low-cost country sourcing.
• Extensive experience working in low-volume, high-product-mix, build-to-print, and design-to-spec environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills for win-win outcomes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Experience in import/export compliance and management.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and documentation.
• Task and achievement-oriented.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to professionally represent the business during site visits.
• Flexible and open-minded with a determination to succeed.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Formal qualification in Supply Chain Management or similar.

We seek the best talent worldwide and value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity and fostering an inclusive environment. Successful candidates will pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

If you require reasonable adjustments during the application process or hybrid working options, please contact us. We welcome applications from individuals who value and respect diversity and inclusion.