Senior Supply Quality Expediting Consultant

Phase 1 Diagnosis (Maximum 1-2 weeks from kick-off)

The Consultant shall deliver:

1. A documented joint diagnostic report including root cause analysis, capacity assessment versus demand,

backlog characterization, commitment reliability analysis, systemic blocking points, and customer impact risk

assessment.

2. A structured portfolio of critical part numbers including prioritization criteria, Lines of Balance (LOB), and

baseline performance. An initial list of critical part numbers will be also provided by SAFRAN, a cross analysis is

required. This list of critical part numbers must be updated as needed

3. A validated Recovery Action Plan including actions, responsible owners, milestones, required resources, and

recovery trajectory.

Acceptance Criteria: Formal validation by SED and Supplier management.

Phase 2 Recovery Deployment

The Consultant shall:

- Implement and monitor a joint governance structure (weekly reviews, KPIs, escalation process).

- Establish measurable KPIs including OTD on critical part numbers, commitment adherence, production reliability,

and delivery flow vs demand.

- Ensure execution of the recovery plan and escalate when required.

Result Obligation Performance Restoration:

- Restoration of OTD on the defined critical portfolio to the agreed target (e.g., 95%).

- Elimination or stabilization of backlog on critical items.

- Demonstrated commitment reliability over a minimum stabilization period.

- Full visibility on short-term commitments (minimum 12-week rolling horizon).

Phase 3 Stabilization and Exit

Before closing the mandate, the Consultant shall deliver:

- A formal Transition Plan (handover to SPM, residual risks, governance model).

- Integration of medium- and long-term actions into the continuous improvement roadmap.

- A formal Return on Experience (RETEX) report including root causes and structural recommendations.

Exit Criteria: Stabilized KPI performance, formal management acceptance, delivery of all reports.

Governance and Reporting Obligations

The consultant shall provide weekly written progress reports including KPI dashboards and risk assessment,

escalate critical risks immediately, maintain full transparency toward stakeholders, and coordinate SED sites within

scope.

Required Competencies:

- Senior, highly experienced professionals with proven expertise in industrial crisis recovery and supplier performance restoration in high-pressure international environments.

- Strong expertise in supply chain diagnostics and recovery management.

- Mastery of Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies.

- Ability to operate autonomously in international environments.

- Executive-level communication capability.

- High mobility and availability.