We are looking for an experienced and strategic Manager, Supply Chain to support our Aerospace business by developing and executing supply chain strategies that drive operational excellence, business growth, and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will be responsible for procurement activities, production planning, and SIOP management and execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and aerospace industry requirements.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders across the United States and global locations to ensure an efficient, resilient, and cost-effective supply chain. This position requires strong leadership, analytical capabilities, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic international environment.
Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and align with company objectives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and timely delivery of materials and services.
Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless supply chain integration and alignment across functions.
Collaborate regularly with stakeholders and teams located in the United States and other global regions to support business objectives and drive operational performance.
Analyze supply chain performance metrics, identify improvement areas, and implement initiatives to boost productivity and effectiveness.
Lead, mentor, and develop the supply chain team to achieve high performance and foster professional growth.
Minimum of 5 years in supply chain leadership roles, including prior supervisory experience.
Proven leadership qualities, including the ability to attract, develop and retain an outstanding team of performers; ability to get the job done through others.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
Strategic planning and execution.
Inventory management expertise.
Strong leadership and team development skills.
Ability to facilitate and coordinate problem-solving activities internal and external to assigned functional areas.
Advanced data analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication across all organizational levels.
Negotiation skills for supplier and contract management.
Technology proficiency in supply chain management systems.
Financial acumen for budgeting and cost control.
Risk management strategies to ensure continuity and resilience.
Outstanding communication skills.
Strong understanding of finance.
Self-motivated and results-oriented.
Ability to design and implement strategy.
Ability to understand the total business picture and effectively collaborate with other business functions as required.
Able and willing to challenge the status quo and effectively champion change, both internal and external to functional areas.
Proficiency in both English and Polish
Salary range from 16,000 to 25,000 PLN gross – depending on experience.
Advancement opportunities in an international Aerospace team.
A total rewards package that includes private health insurance, life & accidental insurance.
Multisport package.
Meal vouchers.
Company performance bonus program.
Work-life balance and hybrid work model.
PPK: Woodward offers payment to your PPK account up to 4% of your compensation depending on seniority.
Educational support.
Woodward is the global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of energy conversion and control solutions for the aerospace and industrial equipment markets. Together with our customers, we are enabling the path to a cleaner, decarbonized world. Our purpose is to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
