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Supply Chain Specialist

Airbus Americas
parental leave, paid time off, profit sharing
United States, Washington, Mukilteo
Mar 31, 2026
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion(Spanish) Job Description: Job Summary: The Supply Chain Specialist is a key contributor to an integrated supply chain supporting complex engineering and manufacturing programs. This role manages endtoend procurement, logistics, and inventory operations with a focus on risk mitigation, supplier performance, and schedule assurance. The Specialist partners closely with engineering, production, quality, and project management to ensure material readiness, optimize flow, and support strategic business objectives. This position requires strong analytical capability, operational leadership, and the ability to anticipate and resolve issues in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in manufacturing supply chains, exercises sound judgment under pressure, and drives continuous improvement across procurement, logistics, and inventory processes. How we care for you: Financial Rewards:Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"). Work/Life Balance:Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare:Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development:Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programs and both national and international mobility. Salary range: $59,800-$74,400/year Your challenges: Primary Responsibilities: Procurement Operations - 40% Manage full lifecycle procurement for complex materials, engineered components, and technical services supporting prototype, production, and field operations. Analyze demand, lead times, supplier capacity, and historical performance to validate delivery commitments and proactively mitigate schedule, cost, and quality risks. Lead supplier communication and performance management, including issue resolution, rootcause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation. Collaborate with engineering and project teams to interpret specifications, manage configuration changes, and ensure alignment between technical requirements and supply chain execution. Maintain accurate purchasing data, pricing, and documentation in ERP systems; identify and correct systemic data issues. Support supplier selection and onboarding by providing operational insights and evaluating supply chain readiness. Shipping, Receiving and Logistics - 35% Oversee inbound material verification, including documentation, revision control, and condition assessment; resolve discrepancies to maintain traceability and data integrity. Execute ERP transactions for receipts, movements, and adjustments; investigate variances and implement corrective actions. Plan and coordinate domestic and international shipments, balancing cost, lead time, compliance, and risk. Prepare and validate shipping documentation, including export paperwork, commercial invoices, and hazardous materials declarations. Troubleshoot logistics disruptions such as customs holds, carrier delays, or damage claims; coordinate crossfunctional resolution to minimize operational impact. Recommend and implement improvements to logistics workflows, packaging standards, and carrier utilization. Kitting and Inventory Support - 25% Build and validate production and project kits based on BOMs, engineering revisions, and priority schedules. Identify shortages, substitutions, and configuration discrepancies; collaborate with engineering, planning, and procurement to implement timely solutions. Maintain organized, auditready inventory locations; propose layout and process improvements to reduce search time and errors. Support cycle counts, rootcause analysis, and corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy and reduce recurring discrepancies. Ensure materials are staged and available to support build readiness, ontime delivery, and program execution. Additional Responsibilities Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Maintain documentation and records to support audit readiness, traceability, and compliance with internal and external requirements. Support implementation of new ERP modules, digital tools, or workflow automation solutions. Provide operational insights to support planning, forecasting, and supply chain strategy development. Perform other supply chain duties as needed to support organizational goals. Your boarding pass: Education Required * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field or equivalent work experience Experience Required * 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, or materials management * Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment * Experience supporting shipping, receiving, and inventory activities Preferred * Experience in aerospace, robotics, or engineering-driven manufacturing environments * Experience with international shipping documentation and logistics coordination Licensure / Certifications Required * Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification Physical Requirements Onsite or remote: 100% Onsite Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including logistics tools such as pallet jacks and forklifts. Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on a computer daily Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. 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