About the position
The Supplier Recovery and Rate Readiness Leader at GE Aviation is responsible for overseeing the overall delivery performance of the Unison supply base, both tactically and strategically. This role involves defining and executing strategies to monitor and identify low-performing suppliers, working closely with them to enhance their on-time delivery and overall performance. The leader will utilize data collection and problem-solving skills to identify the root causes of performance issues and engage with suppliers and relevant Unison team members to resolve these challenges effectively. A significant aspect of this position includes regular travel to suppliers, estimated at 50-75%, to foster relationships with key contacts and address issues impacting supplier performance. The leader will develop effective communication methods for performance metrics with suppliers and build strong relationships with top leaders within supplier organizations to drive improvements and sustain performance. Additionally, the role requires the use of lean tools to identify any internal Unison problems affecting supplier performance and to work cross-functionally to implement solutions. The Supplier Recovery and Rate Readiness Leader will also collaborate with commodity managers to develop and maintain strategies for the Unison supply base, identify new suppliers for onboarding, and manage the product transition process when new suppliers are introduced or when parts are shifted from in-house production to external sourcing. Conducting supplier capacity assessments to ensure readiness for future demands and mentoring early-career professionals in sourcing and leadership skills are also key responsibilities of this role. The position demands strong influencing skills, the ability to communicate complex messages, and the capacity to make informed decisions based on technical expertise and data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the strategy for monitoring and identifying low performing suppliers.
- Work strategically with low performing suppliers to improve their on time delivery and overall supplier performance.
- Use data collection and problem solving skills to determine the root cause of supplier performance issues.
- Engage with suppliers and appropriate Unison team members to resolve performance issues.
- Travel onsite to suppliers regularly (50 - 75%) to engage with key supplier contacts and help resolve issues.
- Develop the appropriate rhythm and method for communicating performance metrics with suppliers.
- Build strong relationships with top leaders within the supplier organizations to drive improvement and sustained performance.
- Utilize lean tools to determine if there are internal Unison problems causing low supplier performance.
- Work cross functionally to drive solutions to supplier performance issues.
- Collaborate with commodity managers to develop and sustain the grow/maintain/exit strategy for the Unison supply base.
- Identify new suppliers to onboard and drive necessary competition within key products.
- Own the product transition process when new suppliers are onboarded.
- Conduct supplier capacity assessments to ensure they are setup to meet future demands.
- Mentor early career professionals looking to grow their sourcing and leadership skillsets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 9 years of experience in supply chain).
- Minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects.
- Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
- Established project management skills.
- Prior experience driving supplier and/or customer delivery schedules.
- Working knowledge of Oracle or other ERP systems.
Nice-to-haves
- Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others.
- Developing persuasion skills required to influence others on topics within the field.
- Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems that impact the function.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
