Spirit Defense - Mid-Level - Supplier Manufacturing Job at Boeing (Wichita)

Job Description

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Job Responsibility

Schedule Planning: Develop schedules based on procurement flow time and supplier lead-times
Technical liaison for suppliers and supply chain team
Supplier & Rate Readiness Assessments: Capability and capacity analysis and recommendations
Progress Tracking: Monitor schedule progress and forecast, and report risks
Stakeholder Communication: Communicate schedule updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders
Problem Solving: Identify and resolve schedule issues by working with sourcing agents, buyers, functions, and program focal
Procurement Planning: Initiate procurement sourcing package by combining the approved sourcing strategy, approved delivery plan, engineering data package, and assigning a unique package number
Documentation: Maintain schedule reports and communications
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate schedule risks

Requirements

3-5 years of related experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
High School Diploma or GED
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability manage and influence without authority
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong time management and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Microsoft Project
Ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or other relevant course of study
Active DoD Security Clearance
Excellent Data analysis skills
Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process
Knowledge of MRP Systems and SAP
Ability to effect change
Driven to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

What we offer

health insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
paid and unpaid time away from work
401(k) with generous company match
tuition assistance program
fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
up to $10,000 gift match for nonprofit organizations
Kansas Aviation tax credit of $5,000 for up to five years

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