A400M Global Support Inventory Manager

Job Description:

Accountabilities

The jobholder is accountable for managing, controlling, operating and optimizing the Inventory levels and Demand management activities to support the A400M Global Support  contract which is our main In Service Support solution for the A400M to provide material availability support to our core nations (France, Spain, UK and Belgium) in Airbus Defence and Space (Transport perimeter).

Main activities

The jobholder is responsible of ensuring the full performance of the Demand anticipation and Inventory levels management activities associated to the A400M Global Support contract. Main accountabilities are the following ones:

• Lead the definition and implementation of internal processes and KPIs (customized according to each Customer’s performances) that will maximize the advanced planning of spares parts (ensuring the right balance between financial constraints and contractual requirements).

• Build and continuously reinforce an atmosphere of trust with the international network involved in the contracts (Local teams in MOBs, Customer, Supply chain, Logistics teams, etc). Emphasizing daily processes with Local teams at Customer’s MOB to lead a clear teamwork spirit focused on a common objective “Customer fleet availability/Customer satisfaction”.

• Development and maintenance of a solid business model together with the different functions supporting the MRO activities worldwide for our Customers under a PBL contract. Special focus on the common understanding on the anticipation levers.

• Ensure timely delivery of solution of activities under the area accountability and ensuring support of acquisition for new projects.

Outputs

• The jobholder is fully accountable of the Inventory levels management for the most important In Service Support solution for our main core nations flying the A400M platform (France, UK, Spain and Belgium) which means direct impact in terms of P&L.

• Advance planning and forecasting processes that will maximize spare parts availability directly contributing to Customers fleet availability and, therefore, to Customers satisfaction.

Required Skills

 Knowledge required:

• Degree in Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or Physics

• Ability for dealing with large sets of data with an advance level in office package (Excel and Access).

• SAP R/3 (Logistic-Production module) expert level, work experience in production, planning, inventory and purchase orders management transactions.

• Ability to concurrently manage multiple complex projects, and adapt effectively in a dynamic environment with unpredictable and shifting priorities.

• Strong problem-solving abilities. Technically capable of determining “what’s wrong” in complex situations and offering potential solutions; identifies root causes of problems and works with others to create effective solutions.

• Strong analytical skills. Ability to break down raw information and unstructured problems into specific, workable components that reflect drivers of causal issues.  Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and strives for superior results in a creative and resourceful manner.

• Strong and conscientious attention to detail and accuracy; solid organizational skills. You must thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial company. Demonstrated success working in an ambiguous environment.

• Fluent English written and spoken

Personal skills.

• Person focus on targets

• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills

• Capacity for planning and managing processes and people.

• Capacity for solving problems

Nice to have skills:

• Knowledge of Visual basic for Excel

• Good Statistical and probabilistic background

• Basics in Finance (ROCE, CASH vs Inventory )

• Basic project management knowledge (L-BIP/PMP)

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space SAU

Employment Type:

Permanent

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