Leader, Supplier Risk Management

About This Role

Leading the team that assesses and manages supplier risk is the core of this role, focusing on supply chain and planning performance. The position suits an experienced professional with a background in industrial manufacturing and a talent for complex project management.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize resource allocation and team support to maximize overall benefits
• Manage and oversee supplier assessments throughout the different phases
• Lead and manage supplier capability assessments, involving:
  • Planning for supplier assessments: Prepare timelines, finalize logistics, initiate kickoff/data requests, manage team resources, and outline expectations
  • Conducting capability assessment: Lead the team in conducting on-site assessments
  • Compiling assessment outcomes: Oversee development of assessment deliverables, prepare management reports, finalize assessment scores, and communicate findings
• Contribute as a supply chain expert in the conduct of on-site supplier assessments to review supplier performance with a focus on supply chain and planning, including:
  • Demand planning: Assessment of supplier D
• Sales and Operations planning: Evaluation of Sales and Operations governance process, planning horizon, stakeholders involved, budgeting, and tools used
  • Production and inventory planning: Assessment of supplier D
• Procurement planning: Assessment of P2P workflows, processes, and systems/tools used
  • Supplier management: Systems/tools/processes used for managing/evaluating tier II/III suppliers
• Review supplier performance related to Finance and Human Resources processes
• Identify gaps and improvement opportunities for supplier D
• Prepare and maintain a log of supplier risks, agreed-on corrective/improvement actions, follow-up, and track improvement actions as an outcome of the assessment
• Collaborate with appropriate team members to track and resolve recurring supplier issues/risks

Requirements

• More than 10 years of Supply Chain and Operations experience across Sales and Operations Planning or inventory planning in Industrial Manufacturing, with at least 5 years in leading teams
• Knowledge of key systems/tools used in a planning environment (Sales forecasting, ERP, MRP, etc.)
• Strong capabilities in operational, commercial, and financial management
• Proven experience in complex project management
• Recognized for leadership and innovation, with a proven track record in coordinating and managing a team
• Familiarity with aircraft design, configuration, certification, and change management principles