DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN

Company: LISI
Location: Torrance
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

2600 Skypark Dr, Torrance, CA 90505, USA Req #2701Tuesday, January 21, 2025LISI AEROSPACE is ranked 60th in the global aerospace value chain and specializes in the design and manufacture of high-tech metal components to enhance aircraft safety and performance. Active since 1950 in the fastener market (no. 3 worldwide), LISI AEROSPACE has been a recognized player in metal components for aircraft engines and airframes since 2011. With its dedication to industrial excellence, LISI AEROSPACE aims to become a leader in costs, quality, deadlines and workplace safety. This mindset is represented at every level of our company and by all of our team members. At LISI AEROSPACE, we focus above all on advancement and flexibility. Every employee is empowered and has the latitude they need to carry out their assignments and develop their skills. We provide this mobility and training through our Corporate University, the LISI Knowledge Institute (LKI). As a result, our company is growing fast and always welcoming new talents.SUMMARYDevelops, implements, and leads efforts of planning, shipping, receiving, purchasing, and logistics departments, in logistics to ensure meeting of contractual commitments of LISI Aerospace Hi-Shear Corporation's customers.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages activities to analyze and plan customer demand and other data to plan and develop logistic activities for division.
• Directs and coordinates supply chain program activities designed to provide manufacturing with materials and on-time delivery.
• Plans, directs, and controls activities related to the procurement, planning, logistics, shipping, and receiving functions.
• Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability, and prepares market analysis reports.
• Develops and maintains a system to evaluate vendors, quotations, pricing, cost reductions that utilizes appropriate negotiation achieve established objectives with associated KPIs.
• Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.
• Prepares and reviews contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for accuracy, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
• Determines parameters for ERP/MRP and manages based on market/demand conditions to achieve acceptable on-time delivery, and manages inventory to appropriate levels in order to reduce waste.
• Continues routine communication with customer service regarding customer on-time performance, delivery delays, Key Performance Indicators and recovery plans as required.
• Develops and implements clerical and operational procedures and practices for shipping and receiving departments.
• Studies work flow, sequence of operations in shipping department, and determines expediency.
• Ensures compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local and State government, and LISI Aerospace policies, procedures and plans.
• Responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times.
• Required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management's attention immediately.
• Continually seeks opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results.Ways of working, Experience, and Behaviors
  • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses experience to complement data; understands the work flows and procedures. Planning and master scheduling, production control, and knowledge of continuous improvement.
  • Technical Skills - Understands and has working knowledge of the manufacturing production control and planning process, procedures and function; use and understand basic computer entry and processing skills.
  • Oral and Written Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation; Excellent communication skills with shop floor employees, management and customers.
  • Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Places success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and cross-functional team environment.
  • Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.
  • Cost Consciousness - Works within directions of the department's resources.
  • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities of self and others; Uses time efficiently; Plans for resources in a creative way only adding cost as absolutely necessary; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
  • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirectly and/or indirectly manages purchasing department personnel, logistics personnel, planning personnel, shipping personnel and receiving personnel. This position is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws; Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS AND ABILITIESEducation and/or Experience
    • Bachelor's degree from a four-year University in a related field.
    • 5 or more years of experience in Logistics or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
    • Customer interface/interaction experience related to understanding of customer specifications and satisfaction required.
    • Work knowledgeable in planning, input/output control, product structures, bill of materials, routings, demand management, stockroom, ERP, and cost accounting systems.
    • Experienced with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kanban, JIT manufacturing principles preferred.Language SkillsAbility to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to
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