OverviewSpirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. ResponsibilitiesKey Accountabilities:
Conducts, manages, and maintains synchronization of a supply chain for obtaining goods and services for the company
Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers
Performs part or all of the following:
Acts as an authorized agent of the company with responsibility for managing all supplier-related activities and authority to commit company resources through contracts and agreements
Develops requests for quotations and proposals, analyzes supplier responses, negotiates and awards contracts, and manages post award supplier activities. Interfaces with internal and external customers and suppliers
Manages inventory levels, simulation, modeling forecasting data, and supplier performance. Monitors customer inventory demand and material assets to optimize total supply chain planning
Incorporates planning decisions from customers and suppliers to reduce material and product variability, and arrive at optimal solutions
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
5-9+ years of related experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
High School Diploma or GED
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Supply Chain, or other relevant course of study
Active DoD Security Clearance
Excellent Data analysis skills
Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process
Knowledge of MRP Systems and SAP
Ability to effect change
Driven to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
