About Us
Every time you travel by air, almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN Aerospace is helping you on your way. Our technologies and components are used in 90% of the world’s aircraft, ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft to the largest passenger planes in the world as well as business jets and the world’s most advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.
We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Join us in influencing the sustainable transformation of the aerospace industry and find a place where your talent takes off in a world of tremendous opportunities to learn and develop.
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Job Summary
This Manager role will support the Swedish production site at GKN Aerospace with site common Supply Chain processes and tools. The role requires both strategic and operational skills together with high ability to work autonomously to meet the objectives. You will have close collaboration with internal and global stakeholders such as production value streams, strategic planning, finance and global functions. The role reports to Site Supply Chain and Procurement Director and you will be a part of a management team covering both logistics and operational procurement.
Key Responsibilities
You will lead a team of Supply Chain Management (SCM) professionals, accountable for the deployment and continuous improvement of SCM processes and tools. The department’s scope includes:
- Plan Operations Supply and External Supply (SIOP)
- Create Materials Plans (MPS, MRP).
- Create and manage master production schedule (MPS) and schedule production operations (Shop Floor Scheduling)
- Manage warehousing (internal movements, warehousing)
- Supply Chain Risk management
- Facilitate the site’s inventory management process and improvement plans (DIO)
- Provide updates in timely manner of KPIs, project plans and reporting as decided for the site need.
- Support Global/Regional Supply Chain Management team in the development and/or deployment of Business standards.
- Provide site Supply Chain function with relevant training
- Responsible for data management, governance, and master data quality in the local ERP system and in conjunction with other functional data owners to ensure functional master data integrity across the operation of financial systems is consistent and meets stated business rules and requirements.
As a manager you are also responsible for:
- Providing a safe working environment for the team.
- The department´s costs (headcount, budget).
- Complying with all legal and regulatory requirements and ensuring that employees are aware of the policies and their individual responsibilities and accountabilities (e,g,- Import and Export Control Regulations; Ethics Policy on Contracting, etc..).
Job Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has a business mindset and is interested in a proactive way of working with a high technical content. We believe a successful candidate will possess a high degree of flexibility to adapt to new situations and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Essential qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Logistics - or equivalent experience
- Fluent in both English and Swedish, spoken and written
- Proficient in MS Office tools and SAP
- Leadership capabilities and an excellent understanding of operational delivery for all SCM disciplines
Desirable qualifications:
- Knowledge of aerospace products and technologies
- 5+ years relevant business experience, ideally in both planning/logistics operations and/or Programs
- Practitioner level Inventory Management
- Project Management
- End-to-End visibility and data exchange
- Forecasting & Demand Planning, SIOP / MPS / MRP
Last day of application: 2023-08-06
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact hiring manager Simon Andersson: +4670-087 27 85
Diversity Inclusion and Belonging (DIB)
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success.
A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world.
GKN is an equal opportunity employer.
We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
