Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Supply Chain at our Burbank, CA location.
About Crane:
Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense spanets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Every 1.2 seconds, product built at our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Burbank facility is stopping aircraft – delivering passengers and military personnel safely to their destination. Home to our Landing & Cabin Systems team, Crane A&E’s brake control systems and premium cabin actuation solutions are flying on tens of thousands of aircraft throughout the world. You’ll join a business with a long track record of engineering excellence, set in the wonderful town of Burbank filled with great community atmosphere, schools, weather and no shortage of entertainment. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!
Job Summary:
The Director of Supply Chain is accountable and responsible for developing and implementing commodity strategies that deliver the lowest total cost, reduce inventory and maximize customer satisfaction through best in class on time delivery, lead time and quality metrics.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and lead the execution of global supply chain strategies that support objectives for material cost reduction, supplier On Time Delivery (OTD), inventory reduction, supplier quality and supplier lead times, including actions to rationalize the supply base, drive increased sourcing from low cost sources, leverage the material spend with other Crane business units, implement supplier agreements and reduce the administrative cost of the Supply Chain functions
Manage site tactical procurement activities, receiving, stockroom and shipping departments including all assigned personnel and the integrity of all relevant data in the system
Oversee the resolution of all issues affecting on time delivery and quality of product from our suppliers; Coordinate meetings and publish minutes to keep Value Stream and Site management informed of status on any issues that may cause delays in shipments
Lead efforts to develop, implement and manage alternate material replenishment methods (consignment, kanban, vendor managed) that increase turns year over year while supporting 100 customer on-time delivery and lead-time reduction
Support new product introduction procurement requirements
Oversee development of visual standard work for all major processes and ensure compliance of same
Oversee development, implementation, and support of processes that continually reduce the number of transactions required to maintain and move materials and information flows
Support Value Stream Managers’ efforts to establish “point of use” inventory, ARMs, Make or Buy decisions and other initiatives
Monitor supplier scrap, being fully responsible for all valid in house rejects of purchased parts; Work with supplier base to reduce supplier generated scrap; Coordinate all technical communications with suppliers and obtain corrective actions in a timely manner
Support Strategic Procurement Director ensuring that overall company policies and procedures are followed and that company-wide initiatives are supported
Build a highly skilled, highly regarded and motivated customer focused team
Guide and direct all assigned personnel ensuring that company policy and work rules are adhered to and activities are in compliance with the Bargaining Unit Agreement
Any other task assigned by supervisor or management
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment; 5+ years of management experience;
Direct experience implementing lean concepts (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen Leadership, 5S, etc.); Prior experience implementing a pull system/Kanban approach to component flow; Extensive sourcing experience
Knowledge: Working knowledge of eSourcing tools; Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Oracle (or other) MRP/ERP system
Skills/Abilities:
Excellent analytical, organization, and planning skills; Demonstrated success developing and executing comprehensive supply chain strategies and action plans
Ability to develop, lead, and motivate cross-functional teams; Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively as part of a team in a matrix organization
Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down and across organizational lines
Strong negotiation and contract management skills; Strong customer service orientation; Proven ability to resolve problems quickly using outside the box thinking and creative problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); Ability to influence and drive change and accountability
Ability to manage competing interests while maintaining a sense of urgency and to meet frequent short timeline, goals, and deadlines
Proven expertise in developing supplier quality systems and supplier performance metrics
Education/Certification:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s level degree preferred
- Certification in APICS and/or ISM
- Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and ITAR regulations
Top Benefits:
Salary range: $197,300 to $243,000. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs.
As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:
