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If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at \nNotice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\n Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English)\n Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminación (Spanish)\nJob Description:\nAre you a strategic supply chain leader ready to shape the future of aerospace operations? Airbus Helicopters, Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Supply Chain Efficiency to direct end-to-end (E2E) supply chain performance, strategic transformation, and operational resilience based in the Grand Prairie / Grapevine, TX area.\nMeet the Team:\nThe team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.\nYour working environment:\nA suburb just outside the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area is home to Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters, where we have more than 1,000 employees. Check out one of the seven professional sports teams that also call Dallas home - you may even see a special, custom Airbus helicopter dedicated to the Dallas Cowboys flying during home games.\nHow we care for you:\nFinancial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)\nWork/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.\nHealth & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. \nYour Challenges:\nOrganizational Leadership & People Development: 20%\nLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing organization of managers and expert individual contributors across multiple supply chain disciplines (Lean, Data Analytics, Planning, and Resilience).\nDrive team engagement and foster a culture of continuous learning, psychological safety, accountability, and high performance.\nDesign organizational structures, define capability roadmaps, and execute succession plans to ensure long-term talent retention within the E2E Supply Chain function.\nProvide final review and approval of salary increases, promotions, and bonuses for the Supply Chain Efficiency team members.\nEstablish performance goals (KPIs) for direct reports and conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and career pathing.\nData Analytics, Governance & Performance Management: 20%\nLead all E2E Supply Chain data analytics, forward focus performance management, and governance by directing and developing a group of Data Analytics and Performance Management experts.\nIntegrate digital means and BI tools to ensure business performance targets are met and actions are followed appropriately.\nDefine and execute cost & 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Stocking Policy, Planning & Inventory processes.\nE2E Supply Chain Process Optimization & Lean Integration: 15%\nDirect and develop a group of Lean Experts that champion and collaborate with the respective functions on lean principles to eliminate silos and optimize integrated processes across all supply chain functions, including Planning, Procurement, Logistics, and Material Fulfillment.\nDrive Supply Chain competitiveness by directing a continuous improvement approach cross-functionally within the E2E Supply Chain.\nReview and make processes and training recommendations for approval within the E2E Supply Chain scope.\nGlobal Stakeholder Management & Strategic Transformation : 15%\nManage key stakeholders at the Director, VP, and Executive levels across the region and at Headquarters (specifically within Support & Services, Operations, and Finance) to ensure strategic alignment on all Supply Chain activities.\nFacilitates the cross-functional development and oversees the execution of the strategic Supply Chain roadmap through embedded project management deployment.\nDirect change initiatives that drive continuous improvement and supply chain capability maturity, ensuring the Supply Chain vision is well understood and heavily supported by cross-functional executives.\nSupply Chain Resilience & Risk Management: 5%\nOversee the Resilience Manager responsible for risk and opportunity management, business continuity planning, compliance, insurance claims, and crisis management to ensure a highly resilient supply chain network.\nIn collaboration with function heads, define and organize risk and opportunity action plans.\nResponsible for the Supply Chain risk and opportunity quarterly report, presenting findings directly to the executive level.\nOther duties as assigned: 5%\nSupport enterprise-wide executive initiatives, cross-functional ad-hoc projects, and ongoing professional development of the broader supply chain organization.\nQualified Experience and Training:\nRequired\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field. or equivalent experience\nMinimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supply chain management (covering planning, procurement, and logistics) within multi-divisional international services organizations, with at least 5 years in a leadership/management role. \nDemonstrated experience driving Lean transformations and implementing E2E process improvements\nDeep understanding of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), inventory optimization, data analytics expertise, and E2E supply chain dependencies. Strong financial acumen regarding capital efficiency and working capital. Demonstrated capability in crisis management, risk mitigation, and leading cross-functional teams\nHigh proficiency in leading Tier-1 ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and foundational data analytics/BI platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Skywise).\nAdvanced supply chain planning systems (e.g., Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP IBP, O9 Solutions).\nPreferred Education/Skills:\nMaster’s degree or MBA with a focus on Supply Chain, Operations, or Data Analytics.\nPrevious experience at a Director level. Proven track record of leading digital supply chain transformations, lean process improvements and managing complex business continuity events.\nLean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt.\nAdvanced knowledge of supply chain digital twins, AI/ML forecasting models, and complex corporate insurance and compliance frameworks. \nTravel Required:\n10 to 20% Domestic and International\nCitizenship:\n Authorized to work in the US without current or future need for visa sponsorship\nPhysical Requirements:\nOnsite or remote: 100% Onsite, between Grand Prairie and Grapevine, TX, except when on travel\nVision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.\nHearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds including safety warnings or alarms daily\nSpeaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.\nEquipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.\nCarrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily\nLifting: able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 10lbs daily\nPushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment rarely\nSitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily\nSquatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving rarely\nStanding: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor daily\nTravel: able to travel independently and at short notice occasionally\nWalking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily\nPPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.\nTake your career to a new level and apply now!\nA full job description will be provided to candidates who progress to the interview stage or any candidate upon request.\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.\nCompany:\nAirbus Helicopters, Inc.Employment Type:\nUS - Direct HireExperience Level:\nProfessionalRemote Type:\nOn-siteJob Family:\nLeadership ------\nJob Posting End Date: 10.06.2026------\nAirbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.\nAirbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. 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