Supply Chain Manager - Cincinnati, OH

Safran Electrical & Power


Supply Chain Manager - Cincinnati, OH

Company: Safran
Job Field: Supply chain
Location: Ohio , Ohio , United States
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Duration: Full-time
Required Degree: Master Degree
Required Experience: More than 5 years
Professional Status: Professional, Engineer & Manager
Salary: Based on experience

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Job Description

Supply Chain Manager - Procurement, NPI & Supplier Quality Coordination (US Suppliers)

Location: Cincinnati, USA
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Main Mission
Lead a multicultural, cross-functional team of approximately 10 people (Procurement, NPI Engineering, Supplier Quality) to ensure end-to-end supply chain performance with American suppliers, supporting both Original Equipment (OE) and Aftermarket activities within the Controls & Accessories Center of Excellence.
Act as the primary interface in the US, coordinating internal stakeholders and suppliers in a demanding international environment while driving performance, resilience, and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

Team Leadership & People Management
• Lead, inspire, and develop a multicultural team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
• Directly manage team resources, including:
o Regular QRQC sessions with the team
o 1:1 meetings, performance reviews (PDR), and continuous coaching
o Definition and deployment of training and development plans
• Review workload distribution and ensure adequate team sizing aligned with business needs
• Support and contribute to recruitment and hiring processes
• Promote engagement, accountability, and a strong results-oriented mindset

Capacity & Workload Management
• Ensure alignment between supplier capacity and demand forecasts
• Anticipate risks and define mitigation and recovery plans
• Drive workload balancing within the team and across activities
• Propose organizational adjustments to sustain performance and efficiency

Supplier Performance Coordination & Accountability
• Act as a key coordinator and contributor to supplier performance in close collaboration with the Supplier Performance Management (SPM) team, who retain functional ownership
• Ensure alignment and consistency of actions across Procurement, NPI, Supplier Quality, and SPM
• Promote a common roadmap, shared priorities, and aligned objectives with the Supplier Performance team
• Contribute to monitoring supplier performance (OTD, quality, capacity readiness, etc.) and ensure robust execution of action plans
• Facilitate cross-functional coordination to address performance gaps and mitigate risks
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives jointly with suppliers and SPM
• Ensure effective communication, prioritization, and escalation of supplier-related topics

Center of Excellence Interface
• Serve as the main point of entry in the US for all Controls & Accessories CoE activities
• Ensure effective coordination between US suppliers and global stakeholders
• Guarantee alignment with CoE strategies, standards, and industrial priorities

Escalation & Problem-Solving Leadership
• Act as the first escalation point for major supply chain and supplier issues
• Lead resolution of critical situations in coordination with SPMs, internal teams, and suppliers
• Provide hands-on support to team members on complex or high-impact issues
• Structure and lead problem-solving using methodologies such as:
o 8D
o QRQC
o SMS (Safety Management System)
• Ensure full closure of corrective and preventive actions

Performance Management
• Define, monitor, and steer team performance through KPIs and dashboards
• Drive execution of performance improvement plans
• Ensure visibility and regular reporting to leadership

Continuous Improvement & Transformation
• Identify and deploy process optimization and digitalization initiatives
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Strengthen operational excellence and problem-solving capabilities within the team

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Desired Profile
Education & Experience
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Supply Chain, Engineering, Logistics, or related field
• Proven experience managing supply chain teams in an industrial environment
• Experience in OE and/or aftermarket strongly preferred
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Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of aeronautical industrialization processes (PPAP, part qualification, etc.)
• Solid experience with advanced quality and problem-solving methods (8D, QRQC, SMS)
• Proven track record in capacity/workload management and crisis resolution
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Leadership & Soft Skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop multicultural teams
• Strong coordination and influence skills in a matrix organization
• Ability to manage critical situations and escalations effectively
• Pragmatic, proactive, and results-driven mindset
• Excellent communication, synthesis, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to align diverse stakeholders and drive collective performance
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Additional Skills
• Proficiency in French is a plus
• Willingness to travel frequently within the USA (~30%)

• Ensure regular presence at supplier sites (~30% travel) to support operations and performance alignment

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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