Supply Chain Project Manager (Site)

Safran S.A.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran S.A. in California seeks a Supply Chain Project Manager to lead cross-site initiatives, driving performance improvements through standard processes, ERP/MES enhancements, and integration of solutions with internal and external teams.

You will define scope, develop detailed plans, coordinate procurement, planning, logistics, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management.
• Knowledge of Demand Planning, MRP, and S&OP processes.
• Experience with change management in complex organizations.
• ERP, project management tools, and supply chain analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supply chain projects including digital transformation and ERP/MES enhancements.
• Define scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed plans, schedules, and budgets aligned to business goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across procurement, logistics, operations, and engineering.
• Identify risks, ensure continuity, and monitor KPIs with leadership updates.
• Deploy tools and best practices for Supply Chain 4.0 and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.

The Supply Chain Project Manager is a core member of the Supply Chain professionals' team. This role delivers cross-site and operational performance improvement by implementing or utilizing Supply Chain Management standard business processes and strategy. The Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for collecting business requirements, piloting projects and developments in the domain and integrating and maintaining the related applicative solutions with internal and external resources.

The scope of work includes but not limited to; Procurement, Planning & Scheduling (Sales and Operations Planning, Master Production Schedule, Supplier Schedules, etc.), Logistics (Freight, Material Handling, Warehousing, Inbound/Outbound, etc.), and associated key performance metrics (Finished Goods Delivery, Supplier Quality and Delivery, Logistics costs, Inventory Turns/Status, etc.).

This role is accountable for the deployment and continuous improvement of Supply Chain Management standard processes and documenting best practices and ensuring sustained implementation.

Summary of Duties

• Lead and manage supply chain projects projects including digital transformation (AI, automation, etc), MES, ERP enhancements, transfers of work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with key stakeholders operational and technical requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, operations, quality, and engineering.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption to supply chain operations.
• Track project progress, monitor KPIs, and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Deploy tools and technologies in accordance to the site business needs and conditions. These include, but not limited to:
  • ERP data accuracy validation tools
  • Advanced planning and scheduling systems / MES Systems
  • Warehouse Management systems
  • Inventory modeling
  • Demand management and Machine learning Forecast automation tools
• Manage changes by training and supporting the actors and stakeholders involved and impacted by the transformation
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance supply chain and operational efficiencies, and cost reduction or optimization
• Develop and implement best practices in project management within the supply chain organization.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, trade compliance, and corporate policies.
• Act as the subject matter expert and process owner of the Supply Chain 4.0 tools

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Program Management or equivalent experience
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Supply Chain processes including: Demand Management, Master Production Scheduling, Sales & Operations Planning, Material Requirements Planning, and Procurement
• Knowledge: Knowledge of the leverage of change management in complex organizations
• Knowledge: Knowledge of the basics in terms of techno-economic management and performance management
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems, project management software, and supply chain analytics tools. Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams)
• Other Skills: Strong expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Other Skills: Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Other Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Other Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Other Skills: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.
• Other Skills: Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Other Skills: Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

Additional Preferred Qualifications/Skills: (not required)

• Key Competencies: Project Planning & Execution
• Key Competencies: Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Key Competencies: Supplier & Stakeholder Management
• Key Competencies: Risk Management & Problem-Solving
• Key Competencies: Cost & Process Optimization
• Key Competencies: Engineering Collaboration & Technical Understanding
• Key Competencies: Continuous Improvement & Lean Methodologies
• Key Competencies: Data-Driven Decision Making
• Key Competencies: Change Management & Continuous Improvement
• Key Competencies: AI Tools
• Key Competencies: Automation Software (UIPath, Powerautomate, etc)