📍 Location: France (Paris area preferred) 
💼 Full-time, On-site/Hybrid💼 Full-time, On-site/Hybrid

About the Client

Our client is a global leader in replacement parts for Aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE), supporting operations at 850+ airports worldwide. Their mission is clear: reduce downtime, maximize operational efficiency, and power a greener future for aviation.

Why they remain the industry benchmark:

🔹 Cost Efficiency - Worldwide sourcing from OEMs and premier alternative suppliers.
🔹 Speed & Reliability - A global distribution network ensuring rapid delivery.
🔹 Massive Catalogue - Millions of cross-referenced part numbers and technical data.
🔹 Advanced Technology - A next-generation e-commerce platform with real-time inventory.
🔹 Innovation Focus - High-reliability components engineered by specialized teams.
🔹 Sustainability Leadership - Electric conversion kits and remanufacturing programs.

Joining this team means joining an aviation powerhouse that is redefining operational excellence worldwide.

Role Overview: 

They are looking for an experienced Operations Director to lead and scale operational excellence across the EMEIA & APAC region.
You will oversee multiple Distribution Centers and Integrated Solutions locations, ensuring seamless execution, high performance, and continuous improvement across all operational processes.

This is a high-impact, strategic, and hands-on role where you will shape the operational framework of the region, drive productivity, and build a strong leadership team capable of supporting global growth.

The role requires regular regional travel and occasional international travel.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Operations Leadership

• Manage day-to-day operations across multiple sites (warehousing, inventory, order fulfillment).
• Ensure exceptional service levels and on-time delivery to customers worldwide.
• Implement and standardize operating procedures, processes, and KPIs across the region.

Supply Chain & Procurement Alignment

• Work closely with Demand Planning, Purchasing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Optimize inventory levels, supplier reliability, and overall cost efficiency.
• Drive performance improvements across the end-to-end supply chain.

Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Lead operational excellence initiatives (Kaizen, Lean, workflow optimization, waste reduction).
• Deploy tools and systems to enhance visibility, control, and efficiency.
• Build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement across all teams.

People Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and develop managers and supervisors across several countries.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Product, Finance, and executive leaders.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, development, and performance management for the operations organization.

Performance & Compliance

• Monitor key operational metrics (OTD, inventory accuracy, fill rate, cost-to-serve, etc.).
• Manage operational budgets and CAPEX investments.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, export control, and all internal policies.

Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Have Experience

• 10+ years in Operations or Supply Chain within B2B distribution, automotive, aerospace, industrial equipment, or similar sectors.
• Proven background managing multi-site or international operations.
• Strong track record of driving process transformation and operational excellence.
• Fluent in French and English.

Nice to Have

• Experience in the aviation aftermarket or GSE industry.
• Background in complex global supply chains.
• Strong technical knowledge of warehousing systems and operational tools.

Core Skills

• Strong leadership and people-management capability.
• Analytical mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to navigate a matrixed, international environment.

Why Join Us

• Strategic, high-ownership role shaping operations across two major global regions.
• Work directly with top leadership and influence company-wide operational strategy.
• Grow and develop high-performing teams across multiple countries.
• Be part of a global organization with strong ambitions for expansion and operational excellence.