Supplier Relationship Manager - Cincinnati

POSITION SUMMARY

Leads execution of Supplier Rescue Projects developing the project scope and phases setting up the project team and reporting progress and results to top management. This position is onsite in Cincinnati OH.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES

Lead a cross-functional team to bring resolution for a specific supplier crisis by identifying and addressing performance issues aiming to minimize disruption in the supply chain.

Lead development and execution of a supplier recovery plan collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that the results from each project will be on the right schedule budget and quality

Strengthens relationship promotes integration enhances communication and mediates conflicts between suppliers and Embraers teams to address issues and drive mutual success.

Coordinates the KPO PMO and multi-disciplinary project teams both internal and external on finding the best solution to the different problems

Conduct regular assessments of supplier performance and deliverables monitoring key performance indicators KPIs and implementing improvement initiatives and needed.

Coordinates presents and guarantees targets achievements for upper management meetings both internal at Embraer and at the Supplier

To initiate and lead continuous improvement activities incorporating Lean and P3E processes.

Audits methodsefficiency of suppliers management of their sub-tiers abilities to guarantee production flow and deliveries. Visits suppliers sub-tiers to help address their issues when deemed necessary.

Interacts with Suppliers and Embraers teams to coordinate and follow up on the investigation of technical issues identification of appropriate solutions and ensuring quality in the delivery process to Embraer and its customers.

Follows up on raw materials components and spare parts production process and delivery based on schedules provided by suppliers verifying and evaluating services regarding vendors ability to deliver ordered quantities on schedule time and agreed quality level.

Oversees material movements throughout manufacturing and inventory sequences.

Audits materials and analyzesevaluates quality of area services as well as contract clauses and late deliveries.

Provides regular written and verbal reports on observations findings and action plans agreed with suppliers as well as on plans implementation.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education

Bachelors degree in engineering supply chain management business administration or equivalent degree and experience. Masters degree preferred.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain procurement or engineering.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Comprehension understanding and execution of broad practices associated within the field assigned and related fields. Applies these understandings in the completion of complex work assignments.

Advanced level of proficiency in utilization of MS Office Excel Word PowerPoint and Project.

Experience working in a global or multinational organization

Strong knowledge of Aircraft systemsstructures electric electronic mechanic hydraulic pneumatic communication etc..

Demonstrates client support and service quality techniques.

Ability to provide inputs to teams on process issues that may be affecting the overall performance of the work to be done.

Working Conditions Environment Special Requirements

Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA EPA State and Federal regulations.

GENERAL COMMITMENT FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Commitment to company values and complies with department norms policies directives and procedures.

Incorporates Lean and P3E processes and concepts into daily activities.

Strive for continuous improvement to processes and procedures.

Honors and protects confidential and proprietary documents and information.

Satisfies work schedule requirements.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Embraer is an Equal Opportunity Employer