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We are looking for an End to End Supply Chain Lead to lead the Product Team of Landing Gear based in Papendrecht. As End2End Supply Chain Lead you will manage the end to end plan for each program using standard processes and strategies. The Product Team includes Manufacturing Engineering, Procurement, Quality Control and Operations. As End2EndSupply Chain Lead you will monitor the day to day progress of each department and determine if escalations are required. This role is critical for our business to deliver upon its delivery commitments. In this role you will report to the Site Supply Chain Manager.
Fokker Landing Gear, part of GKN Fokker Aerospace, is a recognized specialist in landing gear and related systems. We focus on designing, developing, manufacturing, and assembling complete landing gears, as well as repairing and reassembling systems already in use. We work on some of the most renowned aircraft and helicopters, such as the Apache attack helicopter, the F-35 Lightning II (JSF), the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, and the multi-purpose NH90 maritime combat helicopter.
The innovation and entrepreneurship of aviation pioneer Anthony Fokker remain at the heart of our company. We are rapidly growing into a multi-technology aviation campus in Papendrecht, where we bring together our dynamic production processes. In this inspiring work environment, you will become part of the Machining unit, where operators and quality inspectors perform and inspect machining operations with the goal of producing landing gear components. Together with your motivated team leads, both experienced and less experienced, you will build your unit. You will also work closely with other managers from various departments to ensure the success of Fokker Landing Gear. We are inclusive, internationally diverse, and embrace an open and friendly working atmosphere. Moreover, you will have every opportunity to develop with us.
A challenging role in an innovative and international environment with a rich history in aircraft manufacturing. Our organization breathes a passion for technology, and all our teams are rightly
proud of what they develop and build. As a End to End Supply Chain Lead, you will receive a fantastic range of benefits, including:
Are you interested in this role and do you meet the requirements? Then use the 'Apply Now' button and apply with a CV in English. For questions, you can contact Marina Monogyiou, our Talent Acquisition Specialist, at marina.monogyiou@fokker.com.
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