Manager, Inventory Planning, Tooling & Contra

Global Crossing Airlines• Miami, FL, US, FL

16d

About The Position

The Manager, Inventory Planning, Tooling & Contracts leads the Inventory Planning and Tooling teams within Technical Operations / Maintenance and is accountable for building and operating both functions. The role sets aircraft component, tooling, and material inventory levels across the maintenance organization, including the planning databases, allocation methods, and shipments that restock bases. It also sources, negotiates, and manages contracts for the supply of aircraft components and systems. The manager oversees team leadership and safety, inventory planning, budgets and cost management, tooling programs and compliance, and supplier contracts. The role ensures tooling programs meet applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and maintenance manual requirements and remain ready for audits. It works with internal stakeholders and suppliers to coordinate requirements, contract terms, delivery schedules, and performance. The position is based in Miami and reports to the Director, Tech-Ops Supply Chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of aviation supply chain inventory management experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
Hands-on inventory planning experience.
Experience building budgets and forecasts and managing operating expenses.
Strong database skills, including building databases to track inventory and support planning methods.
A record of hiring, building, and developing high-performing technical teams across disciplines.
Experience managing onshore and offshore resources.
Proven ability to manage several projects at once and allocate resources to meet goals.
Strong judgment on operational issues, including escalation, communication, and crisis management.
Strategic thinking and strong relationship management with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Clear spoken, written, and presentation skills, with a customer-service mindset.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Aviation Management, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
Experience in contract negotiation and supplier management.
Familiarity with FAA Part 121 and IOSA audit requirements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and comfort in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure the team prioritizes safety.
Lead, mentor, and coach team members, focusing on development and succession planning.
Own the department’s role in the Company’s Safety Management System (SMS) and Security program, including Safety Risk Management and Safety Assurance outputs.
Set the method and approach for placing inventory and setting spare levels across the network.
Lead the annual provisioning forecast based on fleet size, route structure, and flying activity.
Build and maintain inventory planning databases and tools.
Monitor and control parts shipments to restock bases.
Identify PMA parts and work with stakeholders and vendors on PMA and OOPP development.
Build the annual materials budget, coordinate its implementation with Finance, and track spending against it.
Analyze cost structures to identify savings and improved purchasing methods.
Run the tooling program to meet Safety, QA, FAA, IOSA/IATA, and General Maintenance Manual (GMM) requirements and maintain readiness for internal, FAA, and IOSA audits.
Conduct monthly, quarterly, and semiannual self-audits as required by the GMM or as directed.
Manage tool calibration records and serialization controls.
Coordinate revisions and updates to tooling programs and procedures to keep them accurate and standardized.
Source, write, review, and manage supplier contracts and agreements, ensuring parties meet their obligations.
Lead supplier and vendor negotiations on price, timelines, and terms and conditions.
Track contract performance and compliance throughout each agreement, including external agreements supporting maintenance customers.
Identify contract risks and plan mitigation measures.
Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Quality Assurance on contract terms and delivery schedules, incorporating internal requirements into contracts.
Maintain accurate records of contracts, amendments, and supplier communications.
Report contract status and performance metrics to senior management.
Perform other duties as assigned.