Job Title: Supply ChainManager

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: VP/GM Site Leader

Location: Grand Prairie, Texas

Full/Part Time: Full time

Remote work authorized: No

FLSA Classification: Exempt

CBA: No

Effective Date: 1 April 2024

Security Clearance Req: No

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Heritage offers a stable work environment with career growth opportunities. We take great pride in our people and believe they are our greatest asset.

 Duties/Responsibilities:

• Create and implement supply chain strategies that are innovative, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements
• Compare proposals for price and specifications
• Negotiate with vendors to reduce costs
• Review contract specifications 
• Communicate with vendors to ensure that the product arrives on time
• Build and maintain long-term agreements and relationships with critical suppliers
• Manage technological systems that track the shipment, inventory and supply of materials
• Lead transformational activities to build supply chain organizational capabilities and improve supply chain efficiency
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly supply chain Key Process Indicators (KPIs)

• Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, and acceptable substitutions.
• Assesses current material availability; reasonably predicts future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Drafts, explains, and implements instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing and contract management.
• Evaluates and approves conditions for issuing and awarding bids.
• Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Maintains and/or improves supply chain activities within the ERP system.
• Acts as the company representative in negotiations with suppliers.
• Coordinates removal or disposal of excess and obsolete (E&O) materials.
• Maintains robust inventory cycle count program
• Administers the departmental budget.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in procurement, business, finance, or related field
• 10 years of previous experience in procurement or purchasing
• Experience in industry procedures, costs, and terms
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Experienced working within an ERP system
• Experienced at compiling and following strict budgets
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 25-30 pounds
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently

 Physical Demands:

• Office environment, with occasional visits to the shop floor.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access all areas of the facility to determine needs.
• May require travel. 

What We Offer:

Teammates at Heritage Aviation receive a robust benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401k, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, employer paid term life, AD&D, long and short-term disability, and education and certification reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)