End to End Supply Chain Lead

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

We are Fokker Landing Gear

Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker Aerospace, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on designing, developing, manufacturing, and assembling complete landing gears, as well as repairing and reassembling systems already in use. We work on some of the most renowned aircraft and helicopters, such as the Apache attack helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, and the multi-purpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter. The innovation and entrepreneurship of aviation pioneer Anthony Fokker remain at the heart of our company. We are rapidly growing into a multi-technology aviation campus in Papendrecht, where we bring together our dynamic production processes. In this inspiring work environment, you will become part of the Machining unit, where operators and quality inspectors perform and inspect machining operations with the goal of producing landing gear components. Together with your motivated team leads, both experienced and less experienced, you will build your unit. You will also work closely with other managers from various departments to ensure the success of Fokker Landing Gear. We are inclusive, internationally diverse, and embrace an open and friendly working atmosphere. Moreover, you will have every opportunity to develop with us.

Job Summary

We are looking for an End to End Supply Chain Lead to lead the Product Team of Landing Gear based in Papendrecht. As Supply Chain Lead, you will manage the end-to-end plan for each program using standard processes and strategies. The Product Team includes Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, Procurement, Quality Control, and Operations. As Supply Chain Lead, you will monitor the day-to-day progress of each department and determine if escalations are required. This role is critical for our business to deliver upon its delivery commitments. In this role, you will report to the site Planning Manager.

What you will do

• Operate a culture in line with GKN Aerospace’s values as "A Great Place To Work”
• Utilize strong communication skills to ensure feedback loops are put in place to ensure full integration of the Product team
• Utilize an automated line of balance to drive decisions based upon facts and reasoning, utilizing strong problem-solving skills
• Ensure that the Master Production Schedule (MPS) commitments are achieved by the business for your programme segment
• Monitor and analyze key SCM metrics
• Ensure a daily cadence is put in place and delivered in line with the Terms of Reference provided in line with the standard ways of working
• Facilitate the team members to solve problems ensuring that escalations are dealt with in a timely and effective manner
• Accountable for the end-to-end delivery of the programme segment allocated to you. From ordering of raw material and external supply through to the end delivery to the customer

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Planning Lead or Project Management, preferably in aerospace manufacturing organization.
• Proven experience in effectively managing Planning processes and operational performance.
• You possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, and preferably in Dutch. If you do not yet speak Dutch, you are willing to learn it in the short term to ensure effective communication within the team.
• As a team player, you are willing to work closely with others and are flexible in accepting additional responsibilities to achieve the team’s and organization's goals.
• Living in the vicinity of Papendrecht, or willing to permanently relocate.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know.

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