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Project Manager- Distributions Center

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA

Job field : Supply chain

Location : Grand Prairie , Texas , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 5 years

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Salary range : 0000000

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Job Description

For us, working at Safran is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

The mission takes place in a context of ramp up into the aftermarket business and within the ambitious framework of transforming the supply chain of Safran Electronics and Defense Aftermarket division.

The Distribution Centers Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop comprehensive project plans that align with company goals and objectives.

- Manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

- Oversee the execution of projects related to aviation distribution centers (e.g., parts warehouses, supply chain hubs), ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with aviation industry standards and regulations (e.g., FAA, IATA).

- Implement and utilize project management tools to track progress, costs, and performance against the project plan.

- Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, including internal teams, airlines, manufacturers, regulatory counterparts, and third-party logistics providers.

- Identify potential project risks, particularly those unique to the aviation industry (e.g., regulatory changes, supply chain disruptions, AOG, and/or geopolitical factors).

- Assess and mitigate project risks; identify contingency plans.

- Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within aviation distribution centers, optimizing processes for inventory management, order fulfillment, and parts distribution.

- Implement lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices to minimize waste and improve operational workflow.

- Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within aviation distribution centers, optimizing processes for inventory management, order fulfillment, and parts distribution.

- Implement lean methodologies and continuous improvement practices to minimize waste and improve operational workflow.

- Lead team efforts in maintaining comprehensive project documentation and reports.

- Oversee the development and implementation of distribution center operations, ensuring optimal workflow and efficiency.

- Lead and support initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability within aviation distribution centers, such as reducing carbon footprint, waste management, and promoting environmentally friendly practices.

- Foster a collaborative and productive working environment.

Complementary Description

Business travel up to 20% is likely

Job Requirements

Required Competencies:

- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

- 5+ years of project management experience, particularly in distribution centers or similar environments.

- Strong understanding of distribution center operations and logistics.

- Proven track record of managing projects within deadlines and budgets.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello).

- Project management certification preferred.

- This position requires use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refuge

Job Knowledge:

Demonstrated ability to set and achieve stretch goals quickly, while possessing strong people skills

Certification by NAPM or APICS preferred

Experience applying Lean and Continuous Improvement ideas

Understands and applies Quality and Safety standards consistently

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Office, SharePoint and SAP

Skills:

Exceptional character, honesty, integrity and reliability

Well organized, resourceful and efficient

Sets the highest standard of professionalism

Treats everyone with the utmost decency and respect

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Drives culture in a very positive way

Physical Requirements :

Office / Supply Chain / Logistics areas

- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

- The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Locate your future workplace

2802 Safran DriveTX 75052

Grand Prairie

Texas United States

Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.