Job Profile
Vista Aircraft Maintenance is the in-house maintenance provider for the Vista Members’ fleet, which comprisesan unrivalled fleet of light, super mid-size, long-range and ultra-long-range aircraft. Vista Aircraft Maintenance has multiple maintenance hubs strategically located across the. and Europe. By investing in internal maintenance, Vista is able to prioritize the highest standards of service, safety, security, reliability, and value, demonstrating a continued commitment to providing a seamless service to clients globally. Vista Aircraft Maintenance provides a robust regional support network for Vista’s growing fleet, with one the leading base maintenance facilities in the world, taking care since 2004.
We are now recruiting for a Head of Supply Chain Management at our Baden Baden base. This position is a Monday - Friday, permanent position.
Your Responsibilities
1. Strategic and operational responsbility for the logistics department and its activities in accordance with EASA regulations and company procedures;
2. Managing P&L, inventory results, OEMs warranty matters and claims throughout the fleet;
3. Managing and expanding supplier's network in Europe and the USA;
4. Developing RSPL and special programs with OEMs and suppliers;
5. Monitoring of relevant orders, progress and critical points;
6. Supporting CAMO with AOG events on a 24x7 basis;
7. Supporting EASA Part-145 quality system program as well as audits;
8. Performing and promoting continuous improvement processes;
9. Implementing, monitoring, evaluating and refining relevant KPIs;
10. Communicating and negotiating with suppliers and service providers.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience
11. Degree in Business Administration, ideally focused on Supply Chain Management with a solid understanding of international trade regulations;
12. Bringing solid professional experience in supply chain management and logistics;
13. Leadership skills and Hands-On mentality;
14. Work in a structured and independent way, focusing on finding solutions to challenges;
15. Familiar with the aviation industry, understand its regulations and are interested in technical products;
16. Communicating confidently in fluent English a handle formal exchanges with authorities; French and German is a plus;
17. Ability to pass airside clearance and obtain a ZUP within Germany;
18. The right to work within the EU/Germany