X-Plant Supply Chain Officer

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Job Description:

Airbus US Manufacturing Facility is looking for a X-Plant Supply Chain Officer to join our X-Plant department based in Mobile, AL.

Ensure the end to end management of materials, parts and tools needed to complete plant and supplier outstanding work at FAL-Mobile. Communicate, manage and plan with stakeholders along the supply chain, logistics and transportation process, to ensure material delivery meets aircraft planning and milestones. Manage X-Plant hospital stock and materials at FAL-Mobile- ensure correct stock levels & relevance of material is maintained, current and accurately reflected in SAP systems to meet needs of the business.

Meet the team:

The team at the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing facilities assemble the finest aircraft in the world, along two (soon to be three) production lines for the A220 and A320 Family aircraft. On the shop floor you’ll be surrounded by individuals who are passionate about aviation and skilled in areas like electrical, structure and quality. Join our team and help build the next generation of aircraft.

Your working environment:

Nearby on ‘Airbus Way’ you will find the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility for commercial aircraft. Opened at the Mobile Aeroplex at Brookley in 2015, the facility produces A320 Family aircraft and added a second product line for the A220 in 2019. The facility, which strengthens the U.S. aerospace industry, is part of Airbus’ strategy to enhance its global competitiveness by meeting the growing needs of its customers in the United States and beyond.

How we care for you:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”).

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessible. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

Your challenges:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage, oversee and secure an orderly & on-time flow of material, parts and tools needed for X-Plant activities- manage the demand placed by / with plants and suppliers - From plants and suppliers through to X-Plant Operations Teams.

• Actively contribute to X-Plant and wider FAL planning by actively communicating/documenting material ordering and logistics status’ and secure visibility of material progress along each process step.

• Manage stakeholders and work closely with support functions, procurement, HUB’s, Plants/Suppliers at various levels including senior leadership.

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