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This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space spanetplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Schedule Planning: Develop schedules based on procurement flow time and supplier lead-times.
• Technical liaison for suppliers and supply chain team
• Supplier & Rate Readiness Assessments: Capability and capacity analysis and recommendations
• Progress Tracking: Monitor schedule progress and forecast, and report risks.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate schedule updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve schedule issues by working with sourcing agents, buyers, functions, and program focal.
• Procurement Planning: Initiate procurement sourcing package by combining the approved sourcing strategy, approved delivery plan, engineering data package, and assigning a unique package number.
• Documentation: Maintain schedule reports and communications.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate schedule risks.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3-5 years of years of related experience in a supply chain role, preferably within the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• High School Diploma or GED
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability manage and influence without authority
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools, including Microsoft Project
• Ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering, Business, or other relevant course of study
• Active DoD Security Clearance
• Excellent Data analysis skills
• Knowledge/experience with/in manufacturing and manufacturing process
• Knowledge of MRP Systems and SAP
• Ability to effect change
• Driven to learn new skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Union:

This is a union-represented position.

Drug Free Workplace:

We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $77,550 - $118,900

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.