VIE Supplier Performance Analyst F-H

Safran S.A.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Aircraft Engine in the United States is seeking a Supplier Performance Analyst to support crisis recovery of key suppliers and protect Safran’s supply chain. You will visit supplier sites to monitor WIP, verify recovery actions, and ensure rapid communication between supplier teams and Safran.

The role emphasizes data-driven analysis, root-cause investigation, and deployment of improvement tools to expedite supplier recovery and stabilize deliveries for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or equivalent).
• Master's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 months in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Preferred 3 years in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor supplier performance and WIP status at supplier sites.
• Provide accurate delivery forecasts to Safran and customers.
• Drive actions to recover performance in an expedited timeline.
• Identify root causes of nonperformance and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate regular meetings and communication between Safran and supplier teams.
• Propose and deploy improvement tools for supplier surveillance and monitoring.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Stress resilience

Problem solving

Communication and leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Job description

1. Activities Summary

The Supplier Performance Analyst mission is to support Safran Aircraft Engine in recovering the performance of suppliers in crisis that are seriously impacting Safran supply chain and customers. The SPA is tasked to visit the supplier often to secure an expedited recovery. The SPA will need to especially monitor the status of the work in progress within the supplier's factories and the correct implementation of the recovery actions. The SPA is also a facilitator between Safran and the supplier teams to ensure proper communication and expediting of the key actions to support the recovery. The SPA is able to propose improvements on SPM tools. He/She will be in charge to deploy various projects related to supplier surveillance and monitoring.

2. List of activities

• Monitor the operational performance:
  • Monitor the manufacturing activities at the suppliers and their sub tiers (Work In Progress status, throughputs, input rates, Line of Balance …)
  • Provide accurate delivery forecasts
• Drive action to improve:
  • Ensure the realization of the actions necessary to recover performance in an expedited timeline.
  • Identify reasons of nonperformance and propose corrective actions
  • Perform analysis to identify the root cause of nonperformance (time studies …)
• Ensure efficient communication between the supplier and Safran's team:
  • Coordinate regular meeting between supplier and Safran (organize, write minutes …)
  • Coordinate with the supplier on the broadcast of production reports meeting Safran's expectations
• Propose and deploy improvement tools
  • Consolidation of the suppliers risks Education:

Education

• Minimum: Bachelors of Science from an accredited institution in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Equivalent Discipline)
• Preferred: Master Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Equivalent Discipline)

Experience

• Minimum: superior 3 months in an industrial manufacturing environment (forging, casting, machining …)
• Preferred: 3 years' experience in an industrial manufacturing environment (forging, casting, machining …)

Key Skills

• Hands-on-approach and detail oriented
• Resilient to stress and conflictual situations
• Problem solver and solution oriented
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Work well in team