Strategic Procurement Leader – Supply Chain & OTD

Safran; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran in Cincinnati seeks an experienced supply chain professional to coordinate supplier actions, ensure on-time delivery, and manage costs. You will define ERP parameters, analyze demand, and communicate requirements to suppliers while collaborating with Quality, Methods and Purchasing teams.

The role includes monitoring supplier performance, handling MRP exceptions, and supporting inventory management with 25% travel across the USA. A Bachelor’s degree and strong ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years of experience in supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education.
• Experience in Project Management.
• Good level of production tools analysis.
• Good skills with Windows tools (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Capable to anticipate actions and questions.
• Flexibility and easy adaptation to locations and needs.
• Ability to use ERP and IT Systems (BAAN, E-Supply, SAP).
• Past experience in Aeronautical businesses will be considered as a "plus".
• BASICS or CPIM is a plus.
• Fluent in English and French speaking considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate actions to secure external product supply with on-time delivery, quality and cost objectives.
• Define supply parameters in ERP item files, and in Supply Chain contracts, consistent with stock targets and the industrial strategy.
• Analyze, process, confirm and communicate requirements to the supplier such as OTD.
• Ensure that supplier understood demand and/or adjust demand per supplier capacity.
• Negotiate deadlines/quantities with suppliers within contract limits.
• Support new parts industrialization (NPI) with data updates across systems.
• Work with Quality, Methods, Purchasing and planning teams for supplier coordination.
• Oversee manufacturing progress at supplier site and manage deliveries and disputes.
• Manage the flow of returns to suppliers and monitor capacity.
• Monitor supplier OTD and capacity in line with Baseline analyses.
• Measure supplier performance and drive action plans with purchasing.
• Establish and implement plans to limit uncertainties and shorten cycles.
• Handle MRP exception messages and escalation.
• Identify shortages and recovery plans, suggest solutions.
• Communicate supplier plans to internal customers (assembly line, spare dept).
• Lead inventory management as necessary.
• Participate in supplier scheduling, logistics guidelines, and contract writing.

Skills

Project management

English fluency

French language

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

BAAN

E-Supply

SAP

Windows tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Safran in Cincinnati seeks an experienced supply chain professional to coordinate supplier actions, ensure on-time delivery, and manage costs. You will define ERP parameters, analyze demand, and communicate requirements to suppliers while collaborating with Quality, Methods and Purchasing teams.

The role includes monitoring supplier performance, handling MRP exceptions, and supporting inventory management with 25% travel across the USA. A Bachelor’s degree and strong ERP skills are required.