Manager, Supply Chain Transformation

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

This role is part of the Supply Chain Transformation team within our Technical Operations (Tech Ops) organization. You’ll play a critical role in influencing the future of the supply chain by supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of strategic transformation initiatives that drive efficiency, performance, and innovation throughout the supply chain network. 

What you'll do

This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

 Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of strategic transformation initiatives that drive efficiency, performance, and innovation throughout the supply chain network.
•    Manage the planning and execution of a portfolio of strategic transformation initiatives for the supply chain network.
•    Drive process reengineering efforts across inventory, warehousing, and distribution.
•    Lead the implementation of system features and technologies (e.g., Warehouse Management Systems, planning platforms)Drive process reengineering efforts across inventory, warehousing, and distribution
•    Develop standardized operational workflows.
•    Define, monitor, and report key operational KPIs.
•    Partner with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
•    Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
•    Ensure operational readiness through structured change management.
•    Promote safety, 5S principles, and lean operations.
•    Promote empowerment and engagement.

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

•    Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent Material supervisory work experience
•    5 years aircraft inventory control experience

 

Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

•    Aviation industry material experience
•    General warehousing and transportation experience

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Lotus Notes, SCEPTRE, SABRE DECS, SAP, SABRE RES and Workbrain
•    Ability to navigate and work with AA Web based systems (MAPS, ASOM, WebAOG, VIANET)
•    Ability to work with employees that are covered by a union collective bargaining agreement
•    Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
•    Ability to work in stressful situations during peak operations
•    Excellent problem-solving skills
•    Possess excellent organizational skills
•    Ability to communicate effectively in a stressful and time sensitive environment

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.