Controller - Base Maintenance Material

United Airlines•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape. Job overview and responsibilities A successful Controller – Base Maintenance Material will support the efficient completion of heavy maintenance and modification activity by ensuring the timely delivery of required materials.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in aviation management, supply chain, procurement, business or related fields, or comparable work experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Materials Management, Materials Coordination or Supply Chain
Microsoft Office proficiency
Strong internal and external communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote setting
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

Nice To Haves

Experience as an AOG or Base Logistics coordinator
Aviation knowledge

Responsibilities

Responsible for the fulfillment of all required material to support scheduled maintenance visits
Identify material requirements and determine the best method for obtaining materials, utilizing on-hand company inventory and/or best sourcing practices
Coordinate and ensure on-hand material availability to meet strict scheduled timelines
Source, Purchase, Monitor, Track, Update and Close Purchase Orders as needed to support your Aircraft’s requirements
Address and resolve purchase order, paperwork, and shipment discrepancies
Setup internal part numbers to accommodate new demand and ensure compliance within our United internal systems
Develop and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers and internal United repair shops
Coordinate and monitor shipping and provide shipping status updates to the necessary customers
Transfer, Monitor, Track and Update internal material Stock Transfers as needed to support your Aircraft’s requirements
Identify trends and potential supply chain issues and collaborate with business partners to resolve the issue and/or improve the process
Coordinate with internal Inventory departments to ensure future inventory plans can support the scheduled maintenance demand moving forward
Problem solve and research alternative means to meet demand requirements when needed
Coordinate with internal and external business partners to determine the correct part(s) are being requested
Ensure compliance with all Corporate and Government regulated manuals
Provide management oversight to ensure that the supplier is adhering to its specific contractual terms and conditions
Attend all audit and other necessary meetings for the aircraft you are supporting