Director Of Supply Chain

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for the success and effectiveness of all Supply Chain Management activities for the business including purchasing, inventory control, production control, scheduling, planning, warehouse, shipping and customer delivery support and meeting strategic priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, standardize, and implement the planning/provisioning methodology and supply chain processes across the Region.
• Responsibilities include materials planning, inventory management, warehousing, shipping, and customer delivery support.
• Manage department personnel activities related to forecasting materials, material planning, buying, procurement, receipt, storage, and inventory control.
• Provides support to production scheduling on all material flow issues to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Negotiates with material vendors on sourcing, pricing, and material availability.
• Interfaces with internal management team and others on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments.
• Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree required
• APICS / CPIM certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Aviation/MRO materials management role.
• Experience working with suppliers and vendors. Strong negotiations skills and experience. Relies on experience, analytical skills, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership and management experience to lead departments responsible for purchasing, planning, warehouse, and logistics.
• Strategic mindset with regard to master planning and inventory management.
• Must be very analytical and metric focused.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• Proven team player who has demonstrated capabilities in the following areas: excellent communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills, well developed problem-solving skills; solid organizational skills; and the demonstrated ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization.
• Looking for a hands-on individual with the ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals and objectives to meet Business Unit expectations.
• The right person will be ambitious and flexible who wants to learn and grow professionally.
• Must read, write, and speak English fluently.

Direct Reports:

• 5-10 direct reports

Typical Working Conditions:

• Work will be conducted mostly indoors in an office type environment.
• Exposure to heat or cold will mostly be limited to when walking from one building to another or if bay doors have been opened to allow for shipping and receiving activities. The use of PPE such as safety glasses and safety toed shoes are required in designated working areas.

Essential Physical Tasks:

• Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regularly required to sit or stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms
• Regular use of hands/fingers for handling, holding, grasping and typing on a computer keyboard
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Other:

• Due to contracts with the United States Government, the candidate must be either a US Citizen or Green card holder
• Travel: 5-10% as position may travel to other Ameron or North American MRO business or customer locations

Business Unit:

• The AMETEK Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Group is a global provider of third-party maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial, regional, general aviation and rotor-wing aircraft. It offers a wide range of services, including avionics, fuel and fluid systems, heat transfer, hydraulics, oil, oxygen, power generation, pneumatics, radios, and safety equipment. AMETEK MRO businesses are AEM, Aeromedic, Ameron, Antavia, Avtech, B&S Aircraft, Drake Air, Muirhead Avionics, Southern Aeroparts, AMETEK MRO Florida and AMETEK Singapore. Its operations are FAA, EASA, CAAC and CAAS approved.
• The pursuit of innovation and excellence are the driving force at AMETEK MRO. For decades, our businesses have served the MRO market offering total solutions. With a focus on innovation, performance and integrity, AMETEK MRO is well positioned in highly competitive market segments to expect continued business growth. Supporting this growth are our eleven certified repair centers and over 700 employees across the globe.

BUSINESS UNIT: DRAKE AIR

• Drake Air is a leading FAA/EASA/CAAC/AS9110C/AS9100D certified repair station specializing in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Heat Transfer Components (Heat Exchangers, Pre Coolers, Oil Coolers, Fuel Heaters and Accessory items) for all types of commercial, regional, general aviation, military and rotor wing aircraft. Innovation has been a cornerstone to Drake Air's success, as best reflected in our core replacement program called Nu-Matrix. With Nu-Matrix the old core matrix is replaced using an FAA approved process, restoring the unit back to zero time and in full compliance with the Original Equipment Manufacturers specifications. Nu-Matrix has proven to provide customer's the same performance, reliability and service life of an OEM new unit for much less than the cost of a new part replacement. Drake Air's highly skilled engineering and technical departments consistently provide repair alternatives that provide our customers excellent value and significant cost savings.
• Acquired by AMETEK in 2008, Drake Air is a unit within AMETEK MRO's Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.
• Website: www.drakeair.com

BUSINESS UNIT: SOUTHERN AEROPARTS

• Southern Aeroparts (SAI) is an AS9110C and AS9100D certified repair station providing a broad range of maintenance, repair and overhaul services for commercial aircraft components. These services include electromechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic capabilities for all types of electric motors, cargo drives and actuators; fan reverser, flight control and landing gear actuation components; and pneumatic motors and valves. Additionally, SAI maintains a repair rather than replace mentality. Utilizing our full, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities and upon customer acceptance, SAI uses FAA/PMA approved parts and DER repairs. This approach allows SAI to continuously provide the cost-effective repairs to our customer base.
• Located in Tulsa, OK, Southern Aeroparts maintains a repair rather than replace mentality. Utilizing full, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, SAI is able to continuously provide innovative, cost-effective repairs.
• Acquired by AMETEK in 2006, Southern Aeroparts is a unit within AMETEK MRO's Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.
• Website: www.southernaeroparts.com

BUSINESS UNIT: B&S AIRCRAFT

• AMETEK MRO B&S Aircraft Parts and Accessories, a Class I, II and III repair station with an Unlimited Rating from the FAA, is a recognized industry leader in starter generators, inverters, fuel systems, boost pumps and much more. B&S supports the business and general aviation markets, the US Military, commercial air carriers as well as rotor wing operators. Additionally, B&S has been chosen as the authorized repair center for a number of leading aircraft manufacturers such as Hawker Beechcraft, Cessna Aircraft and Pilatus.
• Acquired by AMETEK in 2007, B&S Aircraft is a unit within AMETEK MRO's Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.
• www.bsaircraft.com

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Salary Minimum: $135,000

Salary Maximum: $175,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Tulsa

Nearest Secondary Market: Oklahoma