Job Title: Supply Chain / Supplier Development

Location: Windsor Locks, Connecticut – Onsite

Job Description:

· 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 CLIENT 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:

· Bachelors degree a/o Associate’s degree and 4+ year(s) of relevant experience

· Aerospace industry experience

· Must be a U.S. Citizen

· 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