Sr. Operations and Obsolescence Leader

Job Description Summary

This role will own operations leadership for the Controls & Accessories Supplier Account Manager team in addition to the processes aligned to obsolescence. The position will be responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts and operating cadences tied to key performance indicators for the team.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads continuous improvement efforts and coaches peers on tools and strategies to benefit operating metrics. Drives operating cadences within team and supports problem solving efforts as needed.
• Represents team as FLIGHT DECK focal
• Partners with Operations leaders across Procurement and Supplier Management to share best practices and standardize outputs.
• Facilitates strong partnership across key functions - including Buying, Engineering, Program Management, etc.
• Accountable for executing obsolescence orders in a timely manner, coordinating across functions both internal and external to GE Aerospace.
• Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Operates in gray space to provide structure and process rigor.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
• Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own function to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED) with at least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in Sourcing/Procurement and/or Supplier Relationship Management/Customer Service

Desired Characteristics

• Experience within procurement, ideally in Aerospace sector
• Established project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No