Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a Supplier Performance Manager to join our team in Huntington Beach, California. This is not a remote role and must be based in Huntington Beach, CA. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY

The Supplier Performance Manager (“SPM”) is responsible for managing, monitoring, analyzing and taking action with regard to supplier performance for material supply. The SPM interacts with internal cross-functional groups and suppliers to define, manage, coordinate, and deploy improvement activities utilizing project management and operational tools.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Manage and monitor supplier performance on purchase order level, initiate appropriate short term corrective actions in case of deficiencies and interact with Supply Chain Integrators for long term actions.
• Perform onsite supplier audits and evaluations related to: Compliance, Capacity, Production / Change Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Equipment/Tooling Management, etc. and ensure closure of all findings and action items.
• Utilize proper methodology and tools to improve the supplier performance based on the previous assessment results.
• Hold accountability for the on-going management of standard supplier KPIs, generated from the central system.
• Identify trends and poor performing suppliers and take action as necessary to improve supplier performance and capability.
• Manage and create regular supplier performance summary reports and correlating corrective action plans.
• Cooperate with suppliers on action plans for improvements and recovery efforts.
• Ensure the consistency of initiated improvement actions with all supply chain stakeholders.
• Provide support to Procurement and Quality departments in supplier action plans in case of recurring performance deviations and escalate issues until acceptable performance is reached.
• Monitor and update the supplier risk register, ensure key issues are flagged to the business, and develop a plan to drive internal actions and improvements at suppliers to mitigate and eliminate risks.
• Improve lead-times and delivery reliability by implementing mid-term and long term solutions with suppliers.
• Actively participate in sourcing governance and processes.
• Create customized ad-hoc data extracts and reports on request by interfacing functions.
• Provide support to site buyers / procurement specialists, as needed.
• Prepare status reports and create supplier Key Performance Indicators.
• Work with people of different levels inside and outside the company.
• Express information in a manner appropriate to different levels of people and lead negotiations at a high level.
• Recognize and respond to customer expectations with sense of urgency and increase expectations on a high level.
• Take action and make decisions to generate ideas, products, and processes in a timely manner; involved in designs and work requiring creative imagination at a high level.
• Set goals consistent with company objectives and adapt plans to a changing environment.
• Interact with other departments to ensure team goals and business objectives are met on a very high level.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineer, Business or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience is required
• Master’s Degree is preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years supply chain experience as a supply chain buyer, preferably in aircraft interiors knowledge
• 3+ years’ experience in Supplier Performance related field work
• Experience with AS9100, AS9102 and Boeing & Airbus commercial aircraft contract requirements

Skills:

• Knowledge of Boeing and Airbus specifications for aircraft seat systems
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements of EASA and FAA for aircraft seat systems
• Proficient in MRP systems and Inventory Management

Other:

• May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required
• Will be asked to travel globally to source and secure supply chain suppliers
• Often asked to travel on short notice
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Empower others to achieve results through motivation, recognition, and performance feedback at a very high level.
• Manages a team of Commodity Buyers, Supplier Development and possibly Supplier Quality oversight responsibilities.
• Manages team performance and is responsible for offering support, training and coaching.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents consistent with organization objectives
• Take full responsibility for decisions and results, even when all elements are not under individual direct control at a very high level

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION
Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. Actual salaries will vary depending on experience and geographic location.

Salary Range Transparency: $110,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on candidate qualifications

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 10% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture