Division Leader, Aerospace Supply Chain Management
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
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American Honda Motor Company, Inc. in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Supply Chain Division Leader to provide strategic and operational leadership across supply chain, procurement, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and supplier development.
This executive role partners with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance and senior leadership to drive cost optimization and continuous improvement. You will develop long-range roadmaps, oversee warehousing and ERP planning, lead direct and indirect
Qualifications
- 15 years of progressive supply chain or operations experience.
- 5+ years of leadership in supply chain teams.
- Experience in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or defense environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop long-term supply chain strategies and KPIs.
- Lead procurement, supplier selection, sourcing, and contract reviews.
- Oversee warehousing, logistics, inventory, and ERP planning.
- Drive cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Job description
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint".
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
The Supply Chain Division Leader is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for all supply chain, procurement, sourcing, logistics, inventory management, and supplier development activities. This role drives supply chain performance through cost optimization, risk mitigation, supplier management, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with company objectives. The Supply Chain Leader manages cross-functional teams and collaborates with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and executive leadership to support business growth and operational excellence. This leadership responsibility is for the full supply chain lifecycle, from strategic sourcing and supplier development through procurement operations and organizational leadership.
- Develop short- and long-term strategies, including a ten-year roadmap and buying strategies for both platforms.
- Lead supply chain readiness and translate strategy into priorities, KPIs, and corrective actions.
- Lead direct and indirect procurement, supplier selection, qualification, sourcing, and contract management.
- Direct RFI/RFP/RFQ activity and lead commercial negotiations and contract review.
- Monitor supplier quality, cost, delivery, responsiveness, and risk.
- Lead supplier reviews, corrective actions, development, and timely resolution of defects and part failures.
- Lead and develop the supply chain team through coaching, ownership, and empowerment.
- Build trusted relationships and lead collaboration across functions, suppliers, and senior leadership.
- Oversee warehousing, logistics, inventory, supplier communications, and ERP planning.
- Drive part availability, inventory, delivery, supplier quality, MBOM cost, and continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
- 15 years of progressive supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or operations experience. Aerospace experience strongly preferred and will be prioritized.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing supply chain teams and strategic supplier relationships.
- Demonstrated success in strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives. Contract review and strategic roadmap experience preferred.
- Experience supporting manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, defense, or other complex industrial environments preferred.
- Experience across multiple supply chain disciplines.
- Broad knowledge of supply chain management, procurement, logistics, inventory control, and supplier quality systems. Supplier development and ERP planning knowledge preferred.
- Advanced negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and cost-modeling skills. Ability to evaluate commercial terms, contract language, MBOM cost, inventory, working capital, and cost of goods sold.
- Ability to lead organizational change, complex cross-functional initiatives, sourcing strategies, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all organizational levels. Confident executive and supplier communication with a collaborative, empowering leadership style.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, dashboards, and performance reviews. Ability to learn systems quickly and work hands‑on.
- Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, Lean, and Six Sigma.
- No. of Direct Reports: 4-5
- No. of Indirect Reports: 90-100
- Financial Dimensions: Knowledge of in-depth organizational finance with cost of goods sold (COGS) accountability.
- Develop and execute supply chain strategies that support short-term and long-term business objectives.
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and contract management processes.
- Oversee procurement operations, inventory management processes, logistics activities, and supplier communications.
- Direct Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposal (RFP), and Request for Quotation (RFQ) activities.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks through proactive planning and supplier diversification.
- Office floor environment. 100% onsite at Honda Aircraft Company in Greensboro, North Carolina.
- Frequent interaction with cross-functional teams. Includes suppliers and executive leadership.
- Occasional extended hours to support project deadlines and executive deliverables.
- Travel up to 35%; Honda white coat required and provided.
- Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
- Regional Bonus (when applicable)
- Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
- Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
- Relocation assistance (if eligible)
- Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
- Training and Development Programs
- Lifestyle Account
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