Position Overview:
TES is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Supply Chain to lead our global supply chain operations and drive efficiency, innovation, and excellence. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing procurement, inventory management, logistics, supplier relationships, and process optimization to ensure the seamless availability of critical aviation components, including Engines, APUs, and OEM parts.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in supply chain management, deep knowledge of the aviation or aerospace industry (with preference for experience in Corporate Aviation), and a passion for fostering operational excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive supply chain strategy aligned with TES’s goals to maximize aircraft availability, customer satisfaction, and operational scalability. Be adaptable and proactive in a growing company environment.
- Procurement & Sourcing: Oversee sourcing strategies, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality procurement of OEM parts and materials, particularly from key partners. Build and maintain long-term, strategic relationships with OEMs and suppliers.
- Inventory Optimization: Manage inventory levels to balance cost-efficiency with the need for timely availability of critical components. Apply advanced inventory forecasting and replenishment models to predict demand and ensure optimal stock levels.
- Logistics Management: Optimize global logistics operations, including transportation and distribution, to ensure timely delivery and minimal disruptions. Work closely with logistics teams to streamline operations.
- Supplier Relationships: Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with OEMs and other suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Collaborate closely to ensure inventory forecasts align with suppliers’ lead times and capabilities.
- Team Leadership: Build and mentor a high-performing supply chain team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Implement processes and procedures that drive operational excellence.
- Data & Analytics: Leverage analytics and supply chain technologies to drive informed decision-making. Understand and manage vast datasets to optimize processes, generate best-in-class reporting, and identify areas for improvement.
- Process Implementation & Optimization: Lead the creation and implementation of streamlined processes and standard operating procedures across the supply chain, ensuring consistency and efficiency at all levels.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with aviation industry regulations and standards, including corporate policies. Experience under AS9120, ASA100, and FAA and EASA regulatory requirements would be preferred, maintaining high standards of safety and quality control
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- In lieu of degree, a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management, with a focus on the aviation or aerospace industry (corporate aviation experience preferred).
- Proven expertise in procurement, logistics, inventory management, and developing and implementing replenishment models, particularly with high-value, technical components.
- Strong knowledge of OEM relationships and supplier management.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams, as well as implementing processes and systems in growing companies.
- Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Experience with data-driven decision-making and process optimization.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards for aviation supply chain. Experience with AS9120, ASA100, and FAA and EASA regulations is preferred.