Supply Chain Manager

Aero Norway is an independent engine MRO specialist located at Stavanger airport on the west coast of Norway. The modern and well-equipped 14,500 sq.m. facility has the capacity to deliver 120 engines a year with streamlined workflow processes to repair 25 engines consecutively at any one time. Production, test and storage areas cover a further 12.500 sq.m., with the headquarters and training center adding another 2,700 sq.m. The Company employs over 120 highly trained mechanics, inspectors and engineers within the engine shop who work a continuous shift pattern to sustain optimum TATs. The Aero Norway apprentice scheme currently has 11 trainee engineers, all of whom are undertaking a two year program. A further 57 personnel are responsible for the sales, customer support and administration. Around the world, Aero Norway has strategic partnerships with more than 20 key suppliers and OEMs. These relationships are rigorously reviewed to maintain quality and cost-savings which are passed on to customers.

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The Manager supply Chain is responsible for leading, planning, directing and coordinating all matters related to stores / warehousing, shipping and procurement of engines, modules and parts, including repair, service level agreements and non-engine related purchasing.

The main objective of this position is the management of supply chain to improve the value to Aero Norway, reduce TAT & hence improve OTD and to improve accuracy of services to Aero Norway`s customers, vendors or partners in accordance to det COO or the CEO`s direction to achieve long term business growth and profitability goals. The focus is on smart growth, high efficiency and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide.

Education / preference

• Academicals degree preferably within Materials Management / Supply Chain or Bachelor`s degree in a related field. 
• + 5 years of related work experience and a thorough knowledge of supply chain principles and environmental practices, procedures and legal requirements.
• Fluent Norwegian and English language skills, verbal, reading and writing. Any other languages are an advantage

Experience

• Proven track record in a Production/manufacturing industry in terms of building relations within an international and /or intercultural environment. 
• Particular strong skills in planning & delivery, focusing on and improving results, negotiations, and digital procurements benefits
• Demonstrable skills in managing people and teams in a high performance and technical organization.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with approved Aero Norway strategic business plan and implement strategy, policies and financial goals within supply chain management
• Overall responsibility for Purchasing, planning, shipping, warehouse and incoming inspection
• Ensure that supply chain projects are economical within budgets and that reports to management are fully updated and that the work is according to the vendor contracts
• Overall responsibility for all material movement and on time delivery to projects
• Vendor management
• Inventory analysis
• Responsible for all stores & warehouse metrics to meet agreed goals
• Development of employees through planning and meeting the growth needs of the company
• Drive the department for continuous improvements and champion change
• Work across organizational boundaries to assist other departments 
• Work with finance to create budgets for production to meet yearly needs and goals. Ensure budgets are not exceeded
• Ensure compliance with all applicable EH&S requirements within health, environment and safety requirements
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and with all local and national laws and regulations in the area of Quality, Finance and Ethics.

We can offer

• The opportunity to learn and develop your career in an exciting industry.
• You will feel fully involved in the day to day operations of the business and will be able to influence the continued success and growth of a rapidly growing organization.
• Whilst we all work very hard, we have a culture that’s relaxed and down-to-earth, positive and professional.
• A proactive approach to constantly improving processes to ensure a rewarding working day and a good work life balance.