Support business growth by leading bid and proposal process/RFQ responses to the customer. Lead cross-functional teams to respond to customer pricing and lead time requests, support pricing negotiations, provide pricing strategies and recommendations, and track metrics for quote turn times and on time response performance.
Participate in the development of Long-Term Agreement (LTA) business cases.
Manage proposed and negotiated changes through documented change management processes. Lead multi-functional teams for qualification/new product introduction efforts for assigned product lines. Coordinate with internal technical resources and operations staff to remove roadblocks and find solutions to difficult issues in order to meet all schedule commitments.
Develop estimates to complete, monthly revenue forecasts, market and customer analysis in support of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), long-term strategic planning (STRAP), and other ad-hoc business planning processes.
Maintain a safe, clean, and secure work environment. Actively support site safety goals and objectives by participating in monthly safety trainings and other requested initiatives, helping eliminate potential safety issues, unsafe acts and/or conditions. Comply with Hexcel policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field required or equivalent experience. MBA or similarly applicable graduate level coursework is a plus but not required. PMP certification is also a plus.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in program management, project management, product management, operations, or engineering. Ideal candidate will also have experience in functions such as production, quality, finance, purchasing, pricing, contracts, business management, marketing, or sales. Preferably in the aerospace, defense, composite materials, and/or manufacturing industries.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment that develops and produces physical products to tight tolerances. Experience best to include problem solving with cross-functional teams to achieve and improve manufacturing schedules, improve quality and reduce cost.
Strong competency in managing customer interactions and presenting to executives. Proven business acumen including experience in pricing and proposal development, interpreting financial models, preparation of product strategies, developing project plans, and leading cross-functional program or product teams. Ability to effectively prioritize work and manage multiple competing objectives simultaneously.
Leadership and influence skills to effectively organize and direct the work of others in a matrix team environment without formal reporting relationships. The ideal candidate must possess strong communication and analytical skills and be able to work effectively across all areas of the business.
Current computer literacy is a must, including full proficiency in the use of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook), and a working knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP)/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Microsoft Dynamics AX/Dynamics 365 and/or DELMIA Apriso experience a plus.
Eligible candidates must be a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, person lawfully admitted for permanent residence, temporary resident under sections 210(a) or 245(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, person admitted in refugee status, or person granted asylum. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.
Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected class.
