Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager - Projet IRIS² Join to apply for the Supply Chain Manager - Projet IRIS² role at Thales Location: Toulouse, France Thales is a global leader in high technologies, specialised in Defence & Security, Aerospace & Space, and Cyber & Digital. The Group invests over €4 billion per year in R&D, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, quantum, cloud, and 6G. It employs about 81,000 people in 68 countries. Benefits Superior performance driven by technical excellence, your experience, and shared ambition. Attractive remuneration package. Continuous skill development: training paths, academies, and internal communities. Inclusive, supportive environment respecting work‑life balance. Recognised socio‑environmental commitment. Role Overview The site of Toulouse Champollion hosts engineering of satellite systems, payload development, and large‑scale industrial operations, including the production of micromachined coolers for demanding markets. Thales Alenia Space plays a major industrial role in the IRIS² project, contributing to technical design, payload fabrication, and programme governance as a Core Team Member of the SpaceRISE consortium. As the Supply Chain Lead for IRIS², you will manage the end‑to‑end supply chain for a payload produced daily over a two‑year production period, ensuring on‑time delivery and quality. Key Responsibilities Develop strategy, dimension, and optimise supply‑chain flows, value‑stream mapping, bottleneck resolution, margins, logistics, packaging, transport, and production plans to meet daily fabrication targets. Create a data model and interfaces for real‑time supply‑chain visibility (historical, current status, trends). Act as the global project master scheduler, coordinating with supply‑chain competencies teams for purchasing, production, and delivery planning. Plan material requirements and define order quantities in line with production schedules. Support S&OP, direct planning, and MRP processes and associated tools. Implement supply‑chain governance across industrial entities and committed suppliers (call‑order delivery, VMI/Vendor Monitoring Inventory). Monitor global stock levels, ensuring appropriate quantities and locations to avoid project interruptions within cash‑flow constraints. Develop and manage stock plans (planning, ordering, receiving, inventory, work orders, deliveries) aligned with cost objectives. Drive on‑time delivery performance (OTD) with the trans‑national supply‑chain team, overseeing engineering, programming, and acceptance for delivered products. Continuously assess supply risks, develop mitigation plans, and lead improvement initiatives. Coordinate global industrial planning and ensure production plans are consistent, accurate, and aligned with project requirements. Standardise reporting to enhance transparency and efficiency. Enable direct dashboard access for all participants, prioritising performance reporting. Collaborate closely with Integrated Project Team members (Industry, Engineering, Industrialisation, Procurement, PMO, Production, and Discipline). Work with industrial supply‑chain managers at various sites. Align a dispersed team of industrial planners across multiple sites and countries. Champion continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence within the supply‑chain function. Required Profile Graduate engineer or Master in Supply Chain. Minimum 10 years of supply‑chain experience in aerospace, automotive, or consumer goods. APICS certification (CSCP, CPIM, or equivalent) and proven S&OP expertise. Project and production planning (master scheduling) skills. Strong grasp of cost structures and budgeting. Proven track record in defining and implementing supply‑chain, production planning, logistics, and inventory for large‑scale industrial projects. Fluent English and natural leadership for managing multi‑site cross‑functional teams across several countries within a matrix organisation. Risk management skills within supply‑chain operations. Experience with ERP planning tools (mainly SAP) and reporting automation. Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills. Detail‑oriented, results‑driven, and organised. Proactive, adaptable, and pragmatic in solving issues. Strong analytical abilities and capacity to work under pressure prioritising multiple tasks. Collaborative leadership style with strong team‑building skills. Thales recognises all talent. Diversity is our strongest asset. Apply and join us #J-18808-Ljbffr