Logistics Supervisor

Job description

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group and tier-1 supplier of systems and equipment in the Aerospace and Defense markets. Operating worldwide, Safran has nearly 58,000 employees and generated sales of 15.8 billion euros in 2016. Safran is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, and its share is part of the CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50 indices
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Safran Electronics & Defense is a world leader in the supply of solutions and services in optronics, avionics, electronics and critical software for both civil and military markets. Safran Electronics & Defense is the No. 1 company in Europe and No. 3 worldwide for inertial navigation systems used in air, land and naval applications. It is also No. 1 worldwide in helicopter flight controls and the European leader in optronics and tactical UAV systems. Operating worldwide, Safran Electronics & Defense employs 7,600 people in Europe, Asia Pacific, North America and South America.   

Job details

Main domain/Job field

Production - Supply chain

Job title

Logistics Supervisor

Employment type

Regular Full time

Professional category

Supervisory staff

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

-Coordinate warehouse activities, and train warehouse personnel to ensure well-coordinated shipping, kitting and receiving plan.
-Ensure that customer units, parts and repairs related are received and shipped in an efficient and timely manner; ensure that parts and repairs are properly inventoried
-Ensure physical inventory consistency and accuracy monitoring with virtual inventory in the ERP.
-Manage transportation carriers, performance and cost in accordance with supply chain strategy and budget.
-Maintains accurate work instructions and procedures for present job duties.
-Manage supply chain and inventory control including: inbound freight, warehousing, order fulfillment, tagging & packing, distribution, and outbound freight to customers.
-Manage logistics providers, monitor performance and cost in line with the budget.
-Manage inventory layout, cycle count and physical inventory as per company requirements.
-Work with the team to design and implement an optimal logistics plan to ensure most efficient processes for supply chain and inventory controls
-Develop, monitor and evaluate performance standards for effectiveness and efficiency in all areas of the warehouse including: optimal space utilization, schedule and coordination of goods in and out of the warehouse.
-Strictly adhere to US and International Trade Compliance laws and regulations.
-Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of warehouse activities with activities of other functions such as Quality, Customer Service, Production, Master Planning and Purchasing.
-Establish and report warehouse productivity KPI's on a monthly basis, in regard to order fill rates, receiving rates, on time delivery and shipping errors, receiving hold log.
-Eliminate waste and implements 5S and other Lean activities.
-Develop cost-saving initiatives through optimizing logistics provider, evaluating flow and monitoring shipping material usage.
-Ensuring that all appropriate safety regulations are being followed both with regards to personal safety and safety of inventory
-Plan all warehouse resources and activities in keeping with the company's objectives and targets
-Organize and prepare reports and inter-departmental communications
-Oversee performance levels of the direct reports to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and execution of corporate policy.
-Depending on the workload, can perform the duties of other Supply Chain functions and train coworkers on his/her job (cross-training in the department highly required to meet fluctuations in demand, improve responsiveness of the department and increase flexibility and overall employees' skill set).

Additional description

Desired profile

-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law, company's policies and regulations requirements. Pro-active in the Safran HSE standards and procedures within their daily work, staying alert to potential safety hazards when learning or implementing something new (skills and/or equipments).

Candidate skills & requirements

-Bachelors degree or logistics with 5 years experience in warehousing and distribution, to include 2 years supervisory experience ; or equivalent combination of education and experience
-Service provider performance and contract management required
-Logistics Budget management experience required.
-Advanced computer skills
-SAP Knowledge required
-HSE (Health / Security / Environment) experience related will be a plus.
-Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
-This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Persons as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. green card holder), political asylee or refugee.