S&OP & Stock Manager

This position will be reporting directly to the Global S&OP & Stock Manager & will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of the Sales & Operations Plan (S&OP) processes. This will be accomplished through conducting customer demand reviews, conducting internal/external supply reviews, leading the S&OP review meetings, & managing & deploying the inventory policy. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list of duties & responsibilities is not all-inclusive & may be expanded to include other duties & responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. • Coordinate all aspects of the Sales and Operations Plan (S&OP) process, including: o Conduct customer demand reviews: Working with the Global Demand team to analyze & incorporate customer demand, over the timeframe of the S&OP Ensure that S&OP demand matches the objectives of the Division's/Branch/BU's strategic plan). If otherwise, alert management team on possible risks to the set annual budget/quarterly rolling forecast/MTP (5-year plan) o Conduct Internal Supply Reviews: Work closely with the MRO Director & the various production lines leaders to ensure workload/capacity matching for critical resources, both internal (HR, critical machinery and equipment) & external (e.g subcontracting process) Identify workload/capacity matching variances (internal and external) over the timeframe of the S&OP (short, medium and long term) Propose solutions & prepare an action plan If scope for capacity adjustment needs to be measured over a long timeframe, & if it potentially involves significant recruitment &/or investment, break any adjustments down into milestones so that they can be "project managed" at regular intervals o Conduct External Supply Reviews: Reviews external suppliers/subcontractors delivery & quality performances & flags for any corrective actions in order to ensure optimal level of service performances to sustain SSA's business needs o Lead S&OP Review meetings with the site leadership team: Present the hypotheses used & action plan(s) proposed. Analyze demand hypotheses & associated impacts in terms of capacity adjustment in order to decide on the level of hypothesis to apply. Specify in particular the final deadlines for decisions on recruitment &/or investment, based on the timeframe for implementing those decisions after approval by senior management, pursue the action plan & implement the associated solutions, within your area of responsibility o Manage & deploy the inventory policy in collaboration with the Global S&OP Manager: Define & Improve the Stocking methodologies & IT tools in collaboration with the Global S&OP Manager, then deploy it with the local team. Prepare the Inventory Monthly analysis & communicate it to the Supply Chain Manager. Define & coordinate action plans with the Supply Chain Manager to ensure convergence to the target level of inventories and work-in-process. o Other duties as assignedJob Requirementsa) Knowledge and Skills • Proficiency in supply chain information systems (ERP, EDI, etc.) • Previous supervisory or managerial experience will be an advantage • Able to interact with all levels in the production/repair shops personnel • Able to interact with site management teams, communicates results and ideas methodically and systematically • Ability to analyze a complex problem involving numerous internal and external parties, find the root cause and propose solutions • Ability to analyze information provided by other departments and assess the importance of variances and the consequences of them • Ability to work in a complex and matrix type organization with both local & global reporting. b) Competencies • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills • Leadership Capabilities • Communications Proficiency • Negotiation • Delegation • Time Management • Problem Solving/Analysis of Complex Situations • Detail Oriented • Discretion c) Education and/or Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management or related discipline • 7 -10 years of experiences in the Manufacturing or Aviation industry within the S&OP function (or related) • Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in aviation and or aerospace as well as solid computer skills • 5+ years Lean Sigma/projects experience • Microsoft Project experience preferred • Proficiency in MS Office tools • PMP / PRINCE II certification is a plus d) Communication Skills • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • English proficiency required e) Physical Demands • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance is an essential job function. • Domestic and international travel a possibility.