Buyer - AOG

Frontier Careers • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Buyer, AOG (Aircraft On Ground) is responsible for supporting Maintenance with critical part requirements to fulfill variable demands that impact the operation of the airline. This entails sourcing aircraft parts, initiating purchase orders, expediting existing orders, and coordinating logistics to meet the immediate requirement(s). In addition, this position is responsible for planning inventory requirements system-wide that fulfills internal customer needs and general service levels.

Requirements

• College degree in Business or related field required; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• 1+ years in airline/aviation experience or analytics, required
• Project management experience or financial analysis, required
• Self-initiative and ability to work independently with little supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts

Nice To Haves

• Previous purchasing and/or inventory planning experience – preferred

Responsibilities

• Continuous follow up to ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met.
• Coordinate internal part movements.
• Maintain detailed records to include all pertinent information for each request.
• Communicate updates through reports with various departments.
• Work as a liaison between Purchasing, Stores, and the Maintenance Operations Control Center
• Pro-actively monitor loan and borrow activity, MEL, CDL, and NEF item activity, and other key departmental metrics.
• Pro-actively review stocking and usage levels.
• Evaluate inventory requirements and establish proper minimum/maximum and EOQ levels.
• Identify interchangeable parts and seek Engineering approval for use of such parts.
• Update part catalog to ensure 100% accuracy.
• All other duties as reasonably requested by the Sr Manager, Materials Management

Benefits

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1 st of the month following your hire date.
• The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level