Head of Supply Chain at Air Peace
Confidential
Lagos, Nigeria
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 2 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Head of Supply Chain
About the Role
The Head of Supply Chain is responsible for developing and executing the supply chain strategy to support operational efficiency, cost management, and service excellence across the airline and AMO. This role ensures the uninterrupted availability of aircraft parts, materials, tools, equipment, and other essential services to support aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to improve tactical and operational services and attain cost savings
- Lead and manage cross-functional teams across procurement, warehousing, logistics, inventory, and contracts
- Manage strategic sourcing and contract negotiations with OEMs, MROs, and other critical suppliers
- Establish long-term supplier relationships and service-level agreements (SLAs)
- Monitor supplier performance, compliance, and risk management
- Oversee inventory planning and control for aircraft parts, components, consumables, and ground support equipment
- Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid AOG (Aircraft on Ground) scenarios
- Optimize logistics, distribution networks, and just-in-time delivery models
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations, hazardous goods handling, and trade controls
- Ensure proper warehousing and logistics management
- Conduct market research for strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
- Coordinate and handle high-level negotiations as required
- Monitor industry trends and innovations to keep the airline supply chain competitive and resilient
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance to manage non-conformance
Required Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of aviation supply chains
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience in regulatory compliance (EASA, FAA, etc.)