Supplier Chain Coordinator (m/f), Wunstorf

Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus champions innovative technologies and offers some of the world’s most fuel efficient and quiet aircraft. Airbus has sold over 13.800 aircraft to more than 360 customers worldwide. Airbus has achieved more than 8,000 deliveries since the first Airbus aircraft entered into service. Headquartered in Toulouse, France.

Tasks & accountabilities

Supply Chain Coordination:

• Identify all operational material need from the GAF (German Air Force) and ensure the corresponding preparation of the Purchase Order proposals
• Coordinate the smooth running of the procurement process for both purchase and repair including a rigorous and well-defined communication flow between all parties, in this regard operationally manage the third party work packages of Demand Management and Demand Forecast
• Follow-up the performance of this process, prepare the reports and improve the process where possible
• Perform the pricing of Material in accordance with the relevant pricing policy
• Prepare the Material Planning Conference agenda and topics by involving all necessary stakeholders
• Coordinate AOG orders together with the GAF and BAAINBw and the AOG desk
• Ensure smooth communication and interfacing with the Material Operations Coordinator, especially w.r.t. material physical flows
• Coordinate all topics related to material and logistics data flows
• Ensure smooth running of the material and logistics data flows and coordinate the resolution of any related issues
• Report back the material and logistics data related errors to the relevant Centre of Competence for continuous improvement

Material Manager Support:

• Contribute and support the Material Manager for all aspects of the operations of the Material Support Services for the German Customer

Teamwork:

• Contribute to cohesion between all ISS team members (Airbus Group and subcontractors on MOB). Motivate them to deliver the best performance, especially under pressure
• Check that the Demand Management Service Provider delivers the expected level of service; provide feedback and document facts/issues to support negotiations when needed
• Support other Material Demand specialists from partnering nations and colleagues from relevant Centre of Competences in sharing information
• This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

• University degree or profound practical experience in a relevant area
• Relevant professional experience on Material Support or Logistics
• Knowledge of Airbus Defence & Space organization and processes is advantageous
• Experience of German Air Force / German Army Aviation processes, projects and regulations desirable
• Experiences of similar civil or military Entry into Service projects desirable
• Languages: English and German on negotiation level
• Additional language communication skills (French, Spanish, etc.) would be a plus
• Process oriented with high interest in continuous improvement and practical solutions, very high attention to details and rigor guaranteeing the service performance and avoiding non-qualities is mandatory
• Excellent Customer relationship management skills in particular at managing expectations and delivery
• Excellent coordination and organizational skills, highly pro-active to interact with all necessary stakeholders (Customer, local organization, central organization, Material Operations Service provider, vendors, etc.)
• Highly competent communication skills, transparent, collaborative way of working and excellent personal presentation skills
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Hard-working and thorough, dedicated to Quality and adherence to objectives and planning
• Open to learn and excellent adaptation skills to flexible / moving environments
• Ability to work in a team within difficult environments and high pressure
• Willingness to travel fairly regularly