Supply Chain Engineer - Defense Search
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Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting Defense/Aerospace company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a Supply Chain Engineer in Liverpool, NY who possesses:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, data analytics, logistics, industrial engineering or related discipline
- Experience with Epicor is a huge plus
- Experience with Data analysis tools i.e. SQL, Power Query, and Power BI
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain process improvement
Email resumes to
aencarnacion@defensesearchusa.com
and call 858.427.3668.
FULL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for both production planning activities and process improvement initiatives to optimize the production planning process. Owns the production schedule for high-complexity, high-mix aerospace products, ensuring >95% on time delivery. Collaborates with colleagues to avoid bottlenecks in the manufacturing process and recommends recovery plans for missed milestones. Communicates and identifies achievable ship dates and/or delays in production to Sales and Marketing. Leverages data analytics and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize the production planning process. The ideal candidate will have exceptional problem-solving skills, hands-on experience using database query tools to extract, analyze and present information through dashboards, and strong communication skills. Additionally, a strong background in Six Sigma methodologies, statistical analysis, and APICS certifications (CSCP or CPIM) would be highly beneficial.
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
Planning Activities
- Develop production schedule to meet external customer delivery requirements and internal customer revenue targets.
- Review customer orders, factory capacity and material availability to provide product ship dates for Sales & Marketing.
- Advise management of work in progress status, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure product is delivered on time to the customer
- Collaborate with Operations Managers, Machine Shop Manager, Manufacturing Engineers, Shop Floor Group Leaders, Quality, and Planners to prioritize and expedite parts, and to determine progress and completion dates.
- Manage the process of expedited orders by facilitating communication between responsible departments.
- Actively monitor and level workload with capacity constraints at the resource level.
- Release and track manufacturing jobs to ensure compliance to the daily schedule and identify/escalate issues that prevent its successful execution.
Process Improvement Activities
- Utilize Epicor ERP system to extract and analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights to drive process improvements.
- Design and implement supply chain dashboards and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement
- Perform statistical analysis to optimize inventory levels
- Use Lean Six Sigma / continuous improvement methodologies to identify waste and engineer process improvements
- Leverage AI to automate portions the planning process
- Experience with PowerBI, PowerQuery, and/or Epicor BAQ is desired
- Experience with SQL is desired
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
The selected candidate will also possess:
- This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization.
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Engineering and Management, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Logistics, or a related discipline
- Exceptional skills in developing queries, performing analysis, and converting data into informative insights.
- Exposure to or experience with production planning using systems such as Epicor, SAP, MAPICS or the equivalent.
- Understanding business processes and using planning tools to optimize production.
- Strong analytic background and proficiency in Excel.
- Self-motivated and proactive with strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision as an individual contributor and as a member of cross-functional team.
Salary Range: $90-130k/year.
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to
aencarnacion@defensesearchusa.com
and call 858.427.3668.