Supply Chain Supervisor - Global Medical Response

Supply Chain Supervisor

Lewisville, TX.

Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll embark in meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we service. View our employees’s stories on how we provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Supply Chain Supervisor is primarily responsible for the management of the logistics operations. Overseeing the supply chain activities, from acquiring materials and products for the entire Aircraft fleet that is assigned.

SCOPE 

Supply Chain Supervisor reports to the Supply Chain Manager and will be responsible for assuring the effective operations of the Purchasing Department and supervision of the logistics personnel. This individual will evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, service, availability, reliability, and selection variety. They examine catalogs, commerce publications and directories to find the right suppliers when needed. They are also responsible for planning, assigning and reviewing the work of the Buyers engaged in various supply chain tasks.

This role works closely with:

• Accounting and Finance Departments to ensure proper payment of invoices and accurate accounting of inventory levels.
• Safety and Quality Departments to ensure safe aircraft operations.
• Regional Maintenance Managers and Base Mechanics to ensure timely delivery of parts.
• Other GMR Air Companies Supervisors to coordinate and maximize efficiencies of the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Procurement

• Facilitate and direct day-to-day operations providing direction, recommended steps, and proactively escalate supply issues directly resulting in work stoppages and grounded Aircraft.
• Determining shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods required to meet maintenance schedules.
• Review requisitions for proper delivery requirements.
• Establish and maintain supplier relations and partnerships.
• Provide analysis of potential cost savings as it pertains to overall supply chain efficiency where forecasting and replenishment have a direct impact. (i.e., Vendor and aircraft location shipping points and intercompany transfers)
• Ensure productivity goals and objectives are achieved.
• Monitor and manage purchase prices to meet cost reduction goals.
• Review part requirements and delivery schedules daily.
• Continually monitor critical part status and report on key items with up-to-date information.
• Ensure all material, supplies, components and equipment arrive on time to support maintenance requirements.
• Manage and reconcile open purchase order reports.
• Assist with reviewing supplier backorders and prepare reports for the National Director of Supply Chain on past due and critical part shortages.
• Assist Buyers and Regional Managers with PN’s on aircraft and equipment installed as needed. 

Warranty

• Manage all warranty claims for all new aircrafts and installed equipment.
• Track and manage all vendor warranty credits.
• Review all outstanding credits to ensure the company is receiving past due credits from vendors.

Inventory Planning

• Assist with establishing inventory stock levels with usage history, forecasts, shelf life, etc.
• Assist with parts forecasting and historical usage data to plan lead-time orders and maintain a balanced inventory consistent with the requirements of the maintenance department.
• Assist in planning and maintain minimum spares for existing and new bases.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate audit trail of all supply transactions for materials traceability and serviceability.
• Assist and participate in cost control and reduction initiatives.
• Assist with inventory reduction of excess/slow moving stock via vendor returns.
• Assist with inventory levels and related factors to manage inventory turn time.
• Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport costs and efficiency
• Assist with suppliers’ evaluation based on performance, quality and safety.
• Provide after-hours / weekend support for AOG’s (rotational on-call schedule)
• Resolve accounting, receiving and quality issues to ensure timely acceptance and payment of material.
• Assist in designing and refining inventory strategies/policies to determine cost-effective use of inventory investment while maximizing inventory turns and meeting supply chain objectives (inventory targets/turnover, obsolescence, etc.)
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested with a sense of humor and team spirit!

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITILES

• Strong mathematical, analytical and financial acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers and vendors.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering information.
• Ability to interface comfortably with senior level executives inside and outside the company.
• Ability to manage external service providers.
• Demonstrate decision making skills.
• Expert-level computer software skills including Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
• Capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of tasks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and resolve conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High degree of initiative required.
• Ability to initiate projects that will improve the efficiency of the Company.
• Ability to deal with routine and mundane tasks with a positive attitude.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ten years’ experience with supply chain concepts
• Advanced computer skills preferably experience using a computer-based inventory tracking system.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Aviation industry experience preferred.
• Technical knowledge of helicopter parts preferred.

To learn more about GMR and how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care, visit www.GlobalMedicalResponse.com.

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Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

• Check out our careers site Benefits | GMR Careers to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.
• The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 10.16.2024