Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Supply chain - Supply chain engineering
Job title
Supplier Field Specialist
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Professional, Engineer & Manager
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
This position contributes to our vision by:
• Lead end-to-end supplier recovery plans for delivery shortages affecting multiple plants
• Define recovery scenarios, volumes, and timelines in alignment with operational priorities
• Drive execution with urgency, ensuring suppliers meet committed recovery milestones
• Escalate supply risks and implement mitigation actions to protect production and customer deliveries
• Build, maintain, and continuously update Line of Balance to reflect demand vs. supply recovery
• Integrate supplier commitments, new sourcing timelines, and backlog clearance strategies
• Provide clear visibility on shortages, recovery trajectory, and return-to-green timing
• Deploy to supplier sites to validate actual production status and constraints
• Ensure alignment between reported progress and physical reality on the shop floor
• Identify bottlenecks (capacity, labor, material, logistics) and implement immediate corrective actions
• Hold suppliers accountable for execution of recovery commitments
• Act as the focal point between Procurement, Supply Chain, Planning, and Manufacturing during crises
• Align internal stakeholders on priorities, allocation decisions, and recovery strategies
• Support sourcing decisions when recovery is not achievable (e.g., reallocation, dual sourcing)
• Establish and manage a short-interval control rhythm (daily/weekly) for recovery tracking
• Report progress, risks, and gaps with clear, data-driven updates
• Ensure accountability for both supplier and internal stakeholders
• Support Supplier Performance Management (SPM) in stabilizing recurring issues
• Contribute to structured post-recovery reviews to prevent recurrence
• Lead / Participate in supplier assessments when required, with focus on delivery risk prevention
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture;
• Regular, predictable attendance is required;
• Other duties may be assigned.
What we offer:
• Competitive salaries
• Paid holidays
• Recognition programs
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement (401K) plans with employer match
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Over 300 career paths across global sites
Candidate skills & requirements
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain, procurement, or supplier management
• Aerospace & Defense or complex manufacturing environment - preferred
Knowledge/Skills
• Strong expertise in supply chain operations, planning, and supplier delivery management - Advanced
• Proven experience with Line of Balance, demand vs. supply alignment, or equivalent tools - Advanced
• Experience managing supplier delivery crises and leading recovery plans to restore performance - Advanced
• Ability to analyze supplier capacity, constraints, and recovery feasibility - Advanced
• Project and stakeholder management in high-pressure environments - Advanced
• Problem-solving with focus on execution and rapid decision-making - Advanced
• Strong communication and ability to influence without authority
• High autonomy, resilience, and results-driven mindset
• Ability to manage time effectively, with flexibility for travel or occasional out-of-hours work, balanced by flexible working arrangements.
Across all team members, we are looking for the following attributes:
• Innovative & Curious
• Collaborative & Inclusive
• Committed to Safety
• Trustworthy
• Results Focused
• Driven to Excellence
• Powered by Teamwork
Highlights from our facility:
As the North American headquarters for Safran Electrical & Power, the Denton, Texas facility brings together a diverse team committed to crafting excellence. Here, we innovate smarter electrical solutions for a better flight-together. Recognized with honors such as the Northrop Grumman Supplier Performance Excellence Award, Sikorsky Elite Supplier, and Boeing Supplier of the Year, we are proud to lead in quality and innovation. Located in the heart of North Texas, Denton offers a vibrant arts and music scene and is home to two major universities!
Discover Safran through our videos: https://www.safran-group.com/videos/safran-corporate.
Annual salary
91-110K
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, California
City (-ies)
Flexible Near San Diego
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
Yes
