Division Supplier Development Manager

Division Supplier Development Manager

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Parker Meggitt, a recent addition to Parker Hannifin, is a global leader in the Commercial and Military Aerospace markets, specializing in a wide range of products including fire and smoke detection systems, extinguishing systems, bleed air overheat detection systems, actuators, rudder pedal assemblies, pumps, fuel gauging systems, and high-temperature cables. Located in Simi Valley, CA, this site is within the Fire Safety & Power Systems Division (FSPSD) and is a key supplier in select energy markets, particularly in nuclear gas analyzers and nuclear containment vessel penetration cables. We work directly with some of the largest aerospace companies in the world, including Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, among others.

Division Supplier Development Manager

Job Designation - The Division Supplier Development Manager manages the work transfer process, resolves chronic shortages and uses a variety of predictive analytic tools to identify and mitigate risk. This position will collaborate cross functionally with peers from other divisions and with group leadership. Responsible for embracing and driving lean enterprise systems throughout the procurement process. May work directly on-site with suppliers.

Scope/Supervision and Interaction - This role is responsible for the supplier development for the entire division, large site(s), or numerous value streams. Position will directly report to the Division Supply Chain Manager. Will interact with all levels of Division management; including operational, engineering, quality control, marketing, lean, program management and finance. May supervise supplier development personal and outside contract services. Key supplier and key customer contact required.

Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively with division supply chain team to reduce chronic shortages and systematic issues within the supply base.
• Leads Cross Functional HPT to create Work Transfer velocity and reduce chronic shortages
• Provides oversight and leadership to division/contract field resources in support of the objectives of the cross functional HPT.
• Represent the division and collaborate with peers at other divisions and group.
• Proactively work with Division Supply Chain Team to seek out continuous improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills through engaging suppliers and peers to achieve common goals.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of time.
• Collaborates with the business unit or division to establish preferred supplier selection criteria based on evaluations of supplier price, quality, delivery, certifications, and compliance with governmental procurement regulations.
• Works with suppliers to develop and manage continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, service as well as price.
• Develops and benchmarks best practices among the Divisions suppliers and maintain accurate measurements and records for evaluation of suppliers.
• Travel requirement: 20% annual

Job Specifications

• Education requirement: must have a completed bachelor's degree (4 Year) in Supply Chain or Operations Management, Business, Engineering or Other. Advanced degree such as MBA preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working in or with Operations, Quality, Engineering and Manufacturing disciplines is a plus.
• Minimum 4 years of increasing leadership responsibility within manufacturing operations requiring advanced project planning, supplier oversight and team organizational skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives.
• Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities.
• Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals.
• Serve as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Thorough understanding of production technology, and/or specialty support areas including broad knowledge of business and regulatory environments and trends.

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $113680 to $199055 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.