Job Description

Supply Chain Manager (M/F)

Howmet Fastening Systems, a major player in the aerospace industry, is seeking its future Supply Chain Manager for its manufacturing site located in Saint-Cosme-en-Vairais, France.

As a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will oversee all Supply Chain activities within a demanding and international industrial environment.

Key Figures

• Aerospace manufacturing site with approximately 450 employees

• Annual revenue : approximately 110 M€

• Strategic international customer portfolio
• Management of a multidisciplinary Supply Chain organization of approximately 50 employees, including supervisors and operational teams
• Member of the Site Leadership Team (CODIR)

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth execution of Supply Chain processes including procurement, production planning/scheduling, customer service, receiving, warehousing, and shipping activities.
• Plan production according to workload forecasts, industrial capacities, workforce, production equipment, and material availability to ensure efficient flow management.
• Monitor Supply Chain KPIs and ensure accurate forecasting follow-up.
• Analyze delays, operational issues, and waste sources to identify root causes and implement corrective action plans.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement and Supply Chain transformation projects.
• Participate in the development of new services, new flows, and operational optimizations.
• Ensure compliance with IMEX regulations and process conformity during internal and external audits.
• Interface with corporate teams, customers, other plants, and regulatory authorities when required.
• Lead, support, and develop teams as well as frontline supervisors within the department.
• Deploy site objectives across teams and foster a collective performance- and customer-focused mindset.
• Contribute to the definition and deployment of the site strategy as a member of the Leadership Team.
• Promote effective cross-functional communication between all site departments.

Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Management, or related field.

• Proven experience in a Supply Chain leadership role within a demanding industrial environment.

• Strong leadership and performance management skills.

• Strategic mindset with a hands-on operational approach.

• Ability to work in an international environment.

• Professional English required.

Why Join Us?

• A strategic leadership position with strong visibility across the site.

• A high-technology aerospace manufacturing environment.

• A dynamic workplace focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Real career development opportunities within an international group.

Join a committed team and play an active role in the performance and development of a recognized industrial site.