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Senior Manager, Logistics

Company : Safran Cabin

Job field : Supply chain

Location : Carson , California , United States

Contract type : Permanent

Contract duration : Full-time

Required degree : Bachelor's Degree

Required experience : More than 8 years

Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

Salary range : USD $103,970 - $163,380

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Job Description

The Logistics Manager oversees all material handling and movements within the site including inbound and outbound material flow. Responsible to ensure timely flow of material and purchased parts within each function of the warehouse including receiving, kitting, cycle counting, put away, shipping, and outside processing. Accountable for inventory accuracy, kitting completion, cycle count completion and the turn-around time for shipping, receiving and put away, as well as the reporting of these KPIs. Drives continuous improvement in the department that assists in performance improvement. Provides leadership to Supervisors and employees across these functional areas. Assist in other projects as assigned.

Summary of Duties:

• Perform daily management of logistics functions, including performance tracking in support of internal and external customer requirements

• Develop and document work procedures, prepare work schedules, and ensure staffing levels are adequate to support manufacturing and planning requests

• Ensure compliance with Safran Standards of cycle count accuracy and completeness

• Plan layout of stockroom considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored

• Align stockroom processes in partnership with continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing

• Develop and implement plans to manage / reduce freight in and freight out costs year over year

• Establish and/or oversee training as required

• Monitor key performance indicators and takes appropriate action when necessary to meet objectives

• Develop and implement business processes within the Logistics departments which will improve overall supply chain performance while satisfying current demands and minimizing total supply chain costs

• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and company regulations, policies and procedures for Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance

• Must be organized and possess time management skills as well as the reactivity to adapt to priority changes

• Develop and implement processes and improvements within the Logistics department which will improve overall performance, stockroom accuracy and satisfy manufacturing / repairs demand. This includes processes such as:

o Parts receiving and put away

o Manufacturing and Customer Order picking

o Furnished Material/Distribution/Transfer picking

o Stock management including cycle counting

o Packing & shipping

o Shop floor consumables management

o Vendor Managed Inventory

• Perform staffing level analysis and implementation plans that provide adequate support for manufacturing, repairs and shipping needs.

• Communicate department's activities and strategies in conjunction with the direction of site leadership

• Serve as a member of the site leadership team

• Available to assist in other areas of the company, as directed by site leadership

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (+4 years without degree)

Experience:

• 10 or more years of experience in warehouse/shipping/receiving operations

• 5 or more years of experience in a Managerial role

• Experience analyzing inventory and making adjustments to reduce cash while maintaining high levels of customer service

Computer Skill:

• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Other Skills:

• Demonstrated expert-level knowledge of materials requirements planning system (MRP/ERP) requirements, purchase order and manufacturing order process, and inventory management practices.

• Demonstrated expert-level understanding of Material Management operational concepts surrounding production planning, inventory control, purchasing, stockroom operation and shipping and receiving.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.

• Lean Six Sigma experience.

• Extensive experience with Manufacturing Processes.

• Must be organized and possess time management skills as well as the reactivity to adapt to priority changes.

• Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and lead projects required.

• Strong communication skills at all levels of the organization, both oral and written as well as strong presentation skills required.

• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

• Self-starter with ability to drive improvement, meet objectives per schedule.

• Customer service oriented.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field, preferred

• APICS certification preferred

• Experience leading projects demonstrating financial improvements (cash and/or cost savings)

• Experience with M3 or similar ERP systems

• Lean Six Sigma experience

• Experience with Manufacturing Processes

Description: Mid/Professional-level position within field

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 Cabin designs, certifies, manufactures and supports innovative aircraft cabin interiors, equipment and systems, providing airlines and OEM Customers with distinctive aircraft branding, and their passengers with a safe, comfortable and enjoyable flying experience.

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.