Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing our end-to-end supply chain. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead strategic procurement, inventory control, and purchasing operations while overseeing Noria, Warranty, Pool, and Logistics activities that keep our production and commercial goals on track.
This is a high-impact role where your ability to drive efficiency, ensure on-time delivery, and uphold quality standards will directly contribute to our success, while aligning the supply chain with the company's broader strategic vision.
Key Responsibilities:
* Inventory Planning & Management: Develop and maintain accurate inventory forecasts aligned with business needs; balance customer demand with inventory levels to optimize availability and minimize excess stock; analyze consumption patterns, seasonal trends, and market dynamics; manage repairable and unserviceable inventory, including buy-back processes; monitor inventory usage to identify obsolescence risks and recommend solutions; maintain stock accuracy through cycle counts, stocktakes, and proactive replenishment strategies; collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues, improve service levels, and support sourcing initiatives
* Logistics Management: Oversee transportation services, including providers, freight costs, customs compliance, and export controls; ensure timely delivery of products and materials while optimizing shipping efficiency; support warehousing operations, including material handling, storage, and dispatch; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in logistics and warehouse processes
* Purchasing & Procurement: Maintain accurate supplier records and oversee onboarding of new vendors; manage requests for quotations (RFQs) and source suppliers to meet business requirements; maintain purchase orders and monitor subcontracted repair activities; evaluate vendor performance against quality, delivery, and cost standards
* Leadership & Team Management: Lead, coach, and manage the supply chain team to achieve high performance; manage staff qualifications, training, leave, and performance management; provide backup support to Procurement Coordinator, Warehouse Supervisor, and Noria/Warranty/Pool Coordinator as required
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience (5+ years in supply chain)
* Aviation industry experience, ideally with technical knowledge of gas turbine engines
* At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
* A strong track record in aviation supply chain or logistics roles
* Solid knowledge of Incoterms, export controls, customs, and aviation regulations
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and clearly articulate outcomes
* The confidence to present data in clear, actionable ways to support decision-making
Benefits:
We offer a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and growth. Our team is committed to excellence and strives to deliver exceptional results in every aspect of our operations.
Others:
Our ideal candidate is a proactive, motivated, and reliable individual with a strong work ethic. They should have high-level interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships locally and globally. The successful candidate will be decisive, self-starting, and able to lead in a dynamic environment.