Supply Chain Network Optimization

Supply Chain Network Optimization Washington D.C. – Onsite – USC only Key words: Llamasoft or Logility software, Supply Chain, Network structure, Transportation Route Optimization, Warehouse Materials, and Inventory Management This position is for an experienced Supply Chain Supplier Development role to join a growing aerospace team with L&T Technology Services (LTTS). As an important part of the Supply Chain team here at LTTS, you will actively be providing critical value to our customers by helping to ensure their suppliers deliver aerospace components to meet operational goals. This role will work with the LTTS team, as well as our major aerospace customer, to improve supplier overall performance, manage and track improvement projects to resolve suppliers' performance issues, and work closely with the Collins team to understand pain points and high visibility concerns. Manage external stakeholders and supplier relationship management, collaboration with suppliers in the creation of robust continuous improvement plans, work with key cross functional stakeholders, external experts, and buyers. Identify and continually challenge supplier performance, develop productive relationships with internal stakeholder & supplier’s representatives to help shape the future and ongoing performance of the clients supply chain. This is a position is located at the LTTS Windsor site, and at times the client's site in Windsor Locks, CT. or remotely. Primary Responsibilities Work with suppliers’ internal teams to coordinate procurement and shipment of critical aerospace components Monitor and document issues and barriers faced in day-to-day operations. Communicate status reports to LTTS and customer leadership. Actively drive supplier accountability and success towards hitting delivery promise dates Conduct supplier rate assessments. Conduct supplier performance assessments. Track performance and improvement over time. Identify supplier risks and help drive risk mitigation plans. Provide recommendations for supplier improvements. Be empowered to execute supplier operational improvement initiatives Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to current supply chain customer processes, tools, trainings, etc. Implement corrective action plans for any identified supplier process gaps Regularly present supplier performance progress, action items, challenges, risks, and progress to key internal and external stakeholders. Adhere to import, export, and procurement regulations. This role may require visits to the supplier location. Basic Qualifications Previous experience as a supply chain specialist. Excellent knowledge of supply chain processes. Working experience of relevant software (e.g. SAP). Strong communication skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Continuous improvement and creative problem-solving skills. A strategic and analytical mind. Preferred Qualifications An understanding of engineering outsourcing business practices Knowledge of supply chain management Experience in procurement and/or contract management Exposure to project or program management Exposure to engineering and quality processes Knowledge of various manufacturing processes Knowledge of LEAN An ability to build positive intercompany relationships Outstanding communication and reporting skills An ability to work independently without day-to-say supervision An alignment with LTTS company values, including: Being Purposeful, Ethics & Integrity, Caring, A Culture of Learning, and Results with Accountability. Job Type: Contract Pay: $92,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Experience: LLAMASOFT: 6 years (Preferred) Supply chain: 8 years (Preferred) LOGILITY: 5 years (Preferred) INVENTORY: 6 years (Preferred) WAREHOUSE: 6 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Washington, DC 20001 (Preferred) Work Location: In person