Supply Chain Project Manager

Supply Chain Project Manager

Safran is an international high‑technology group operating in the aviation, defense, and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable, and accessible.

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Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip. Join our first‑class team to reinvent the in‑flight experience. In the role of Program Manager you'll play a pivotal part on our Supply Chain team.

• Lead and manage supply chain projects, including work transfer, dual sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross‑functional teams, including procurement, logistics, operations, quality, and engineering.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring business continuity and minimal disruption to supply chain operations.
• Track project progress, monitor KPIs, and provide regular status updates to leadership.
• Engage with suppliers and internal teams to ensure smooth implementation of sourcing and supply chain transitions.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate technical feasibility, qualification processes, and manufacturing readiness of alternative suppliers.
• Ensure dual sourcing strategies align with technical specifications, quality requirements, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the engineering change process and coordinate with engineering, program management, production and supplier quality teams to implement dual sourcing strategies successfully.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to enhance supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supplier performance.

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management within the aerospace or manufacturing industry.
• Strong expertise in project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Experience in supplier management, strategic sourcing, and logistics operations.
• Knowledge of engineering principles related to material selection, production processes, and supplier qualification.
• Familiarity with technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and validation reports for supplier components.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, project management software, and supply chain analytics tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment with tight deadlines.

• Project Planning & Execution
• Cross‑Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management
• Risk Management & Problem‑Solving
• Cost & Process Optimization
• Engineering Collaboration & Technical Understanding
• Continuous Improvement & Lean Methodologies
• Data‑Driven Decision Making
• Change Management & Continuous Improvement

Annual salary: $90,000 - $129,000 USD

Location:

North America, United States, California, Los Angeles – Carson

Minimum education level:
Master Degree

Minimum experience level:
More than 5 years

Preferred languages:
English (Bilingual)

ITAR Controlled Position:
No