Supply Chain Project Manager

Safran companies; California, Irvine (MO, CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in aerospace and defense is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to lead vital supply chain activities for an industrial transfer project. This role involves ensuring material availability, managing buffer inventories, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet production transfer deadlines. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this company offers a dynamic work environment that combines office and laboratory settings, providing a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a global high-technology group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or business administration.
• 2-5 years in Program or Project Management, or Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies supporting the transfer project.
• Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships.
• Establish KPIs, prepare reports, and provide insights for optimization.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Procurement

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Job description

Company: Safran Electronics & Defense

Job Title: Supply Chain Program Manager

Location: Irvine, California, United States

Contract Type: Temporary, Full-time

Required Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: More than 3 years

Salary Range: $110,000 - $170,000

Job Summary

At Safran, working is more than just a job; it's a passion. We lead in aerospace and defense, contributing to a safer, more sustainable world.

We seek a Supply Chain Program Manager to oversee supply chain activities for a critical industrial transfer project, ensuring material availability and managing buffer inventories to support production transfer to a new site.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Chain Planning & Execution:
   • Develop and implement strategies supporting the transfer project.
   • Build buffer inventories to ensure production continuity.
   • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet transfer deadlines.
2. Supplier Coordination & Procurement:
   • Manage procurement activities and supplier relationships.
   • Negotiate and process purchase orders and contracts.
3. Risk Management & Issue Resolution:
   • Develop risk mitigation plans and resolve supply issues.
4. Performance Tracking & Reporting:
   • Establish KPIs, prepare reports, and provide insights for optimization.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations, or business administration.
• 2-5 years in Program or Project Management, or Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace is a plus but not mandatory.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Legal eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship.

Additional Information

This position involves access to hardware subject to ITAR regulations. All applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR.

The work environment combines office and laboratory settings, with most work in an office environment.

Company Overview

Safran is a global high-technology group specializing in aerospace, defense, and space, with a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Recognized among the world's best companies, Safran employs 100,000 people across 100 countries.