Director of Stores and Supply Chain

PSA Airlines•Charlotte, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Let your career take off with PSA Airlines About PSA PSA Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development. We value teamwork, diversity, and inclusivity and strive to create a safe, respectful, and happy work environment for our more than 4,000 employees. Our company culture, known as The PSA Way, is our foundation for operation and fosters stability, growth and a focus on the future while always placing safety at the forefront of everything we do. We are driven in our goals and achievements, eager to be better. We are reliable to one another and accountable for our actions. And we are caring in our daily interactions, with teammates, colleagues, and customers. Join our team to enjoy comprehensive benefits, including travel privileges on the American Airlines global network, so you can explore new destinations and create unforgettable memories with family and friends. Position Summary The Director of Stores and Supply Chain responsible for all facets of PSA Airlines Supply Chain operation including procurement, sourcing, contracting, logistics, component repair and warranty, business development and relationship management, and oversight of the Stores organization responsible for all aspects of storing, handling, and shipping of aircraft related parts and materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Procurement or Business.
At least five years business experience in corporate planning.
Proficient in modern sourcing and procurement systems.
Strong negotiation abilities.
In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.
Ability to translate complex financial issues.
Working knowledge of finance and accounting in terms of budgeting, cost management, financial accounting, treasury, and risk management.
Strong project management skills.
Work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
Familiar with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
Ability to speak/read/write in English.
If hired, must be able to demonstrate that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Development of a corporate procurement strategy.
Creation and management of short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives related to inventory placement, aircraft component sparing levels, and other corporate sourcing and procurement initiatives.
Creation and improvement of best-practice based processes for sourcing and procurement.
Overall management of Supply Chain activities to include stores processes.
Provides leadership and direction to Technical Stores, AOG and Heavy Check personnel for inventory logistics.
Responsible for the effectiveness of employee HAZMAT shipment training and ensuring HAZMAT shipments conform to all governmental regulations and company policies.
Prioritize Owner/Operator Produced (OOP) parts based on cost savings and/or maintenance needs.
Identification and realization of cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities.
Management of staff in (and across) sourcing, contracting, transactional purchasing, and miscellaneous internal procurement support activities, repair and warranty group and stores functions.
Managing the skills and competency development of staff, including training development and knowledge.
Responsible for budget management for categories under management.
Development of benchmarks and scorecards to be used for continuous improvement.
Building a Center of Excellence (CoE) to help transform Supply Chain, and also support broader transformation of the value chain.
Directs activities ensuring proper policies to satisfy the requirements of the Company.
Maintains a familiarity with the management information systems, especially as they relate to purchasing.
Provides initial authorization for purchase requisitions for all materials associated with the maintenance of aircraft and their related components and major support equipment.
Authorizes requisitions for standard inventory items.
Develops, initiates, and manages Request for Proposals (RFPs) for addition of vendors and contracted services.
Responsible for establishing and maintaining stock level reorder points and quantities, and spare parts distributions, stores and contract negotiations.
Works with Maintenance Department leaders to achieve adequate spares support of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations.
Organizes, coordinates, and directs management of Company's spare aircraft parts.
Directs activities ensuring proper spare support at all PSA Airlines locations.
Responsible for the Company's Security and Safety Management System (SMS) and associated Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Travel privileges on the American Airlines global network
A generous vacation plan designed to let you enjoy your travel perks
401(k) with company match
American Airlines Group (AAG) profit-sharing and bonus opportunities
A choice of three health plan options, all with nationwide coverage with the UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus network
Premium dental coverage
Vision plan options provided, including a plan that covers both glasses and contacts every year
Benefits navigation services, including finding a doctor, scheduling an appointment, understanding your medical bills, and free second opinion services
Access to 24-hour virtual urgent care services
Family planning and fertility treatment
LGBTQ+ friendly services including gender affirming care, assistance finding knowledgeable providers, and family planning
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, and supplemental life insurance options for spouses and dependent children
Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care services
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing a range of services, including 5 free in-person sessions with a health care professional