Director Supply Chain Management PMO

**Director Supply Chain Management PMO**:

- Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030
- Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite
- Job Category: SCM (Procurement, Logistics, Stores)
- Career Level: Management
- Requisition Id: 4224

Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 4,500 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers’ journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

**Position Summary**:
We are seeking an experienced and driven **Director of Supply Chain Program Management** to lead our Supply Chain Program Office at our headquarters in Basel, Switzerland. In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing all supply chain activities within complex aviation projects, including maintenance, refurbishment, modification, and completions. You will lead a team of project managers and work closely with cross-functional departments to ensure that procurement, logistics, inventory management, and tooling are effectively planned and executed. Your focus will be on ensuring supply chain readiness, timely delivery, cost control, and compliance with regulatory and internal requirements—contributing directly to the successful delivery of each project.

**Your profile**:

- **Lead End-to-End SCM Execution**: Oversee the entire supply chain lifecycle within each aviation project—from procurement, logistics, and inventory to tooling and delivery—ensuring timely availability and alignment with project goals.
- **Manage and Develop a High-Performing Team**: Lead, coach, and develop a team of SCM Project Managers embedded in multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring accountability, coordination, and continuous improvement.
- **Resource Planning & Allocation**:Assess project requirements and allocate SCM resources accordingly.
- **Establish Governance and Best Practices**: Develop and maintain robust governance frameworks, templates, and execution models to ensure consistency, visibility, and control in SCM project management.
- **Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration**: Act as the SCM point of contact within project teams—partnering with business and functional leaders to ensure alignment and seamless execution.
- **Track Performance and Report Progress**: Monitor supply chain KPIs, milestones, risks, and budgets across all active projects; provide regular updates and dashboards to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- **Ensure Compliance and Risk Mitigation**: Maintain strict adherence to corporate policies, external regulations, and HSE standards—embedding risk management practices across all project stages.
- **Promote Digital Tools & Transparency**: Champion the adoption of project management and supply chain tools to improve collaboration, traceability, and real-time tracking.

**What we offer you**:

- A responsible and influential leadership role in a global, project-driven environment.
- The opportunity to shape and drive supply chain excellence in a highly specialized industry.
- Support for continued professional development.
- A strong company culture with regular employee events.

**Your profile**:

- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- **10+ years of experience** in supply chain and program/project management
- PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification
- Strong expertise across procurement, logistics, inventory, and tooling
- Experience in aviation or other highly regulated, project-based industries
- Fluent in English, German and/or French are a plus
- Proficient in ERP and project management systems (SAP, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with a collaborative mindset
- Familiarity with EASA/FAA compliance frameworks is a benefit
- Lean or Six Sigma certification would be beneficial