Senior Manager - Supply Chain Strategy & Performance at United Airlines

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Job overview and responsibilities

The Senior Manager – Supply Chain Strategy & Performance will lead, manage, and execute strategic supply chain initiatives and serve as Chief of Staff to VP of Integrated Supply Chain & MRO Shops. This role will be responsible for leveraging data to identify trends, optimize decision-making, and improve operational performance. The Senior Manager will summarize and present data-driven supply chain insights and initiatives to senior leaders, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.

• Manage and execute strategic initiatives including cross-functional project management, change management, analysis and modeling, and communication of insights and recommendations
• Tracks and reports out on inventory management related metrics
• Conduct data analysis, develop insights that will identify key areas of opportunity, prioritize high-impact focus areas to enhance performance and achieve organizational goals effectively
• Prepare and deliver presentations that effectively communicate insights and recommendations to division leaders, using data storytelling to highlight key findings
• Support ad hoc projects by creating clear, concise reports tailored to executive audiences
• Support VP on key strategic initiatives and collaborate and engage with cross-functional leaders and partners across the Supply Chain organization, such as Planning, Shops, Supplier Management and Warehousing and Distribution
• Develop and execute strategic plans and identify areas of opportunities that improve operational performance and achieve sustainable results

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EBachelor%27s degree in supply chain, business, finance, operational management, operations research or engineering or relevant experience%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E5+ years of confirmed experience in fields of supply chain, data analytics, airline or manufacturing industries%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EExperience managing and mentoring a team%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAbility to align on goals with division leaders, set strategy for the team and deliver results in a timely and succinct format%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMonitoring key projects and report out periodically on status%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStrong data analytics and ability to develop insights%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAbility to work in a cross functional division, aligning on goals and vision to ensure optimum results%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMS office, Foundry, knowledge of relational database models, strong modeling skills, proficient in MS PowerPoint and Excel%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStrong people skills and ability to develop internal and external relationships%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStrong technical, interpersonal, verbal and presentation skills%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EStrategic thinker with proven track record of implementing innovative solutions%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EKeen sense of curiosity, high learning agility, business acumen, comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change, thought leader with a bias towards action and team focused%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETravel up to 25% travel%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualification%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EMaster%27s degree%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E Apply Now