Material Planner

Western Global Airlines • Estero, FL

11d

About The Position

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels and scheduling / appropriating /expediting / forecasting / requisitioning spare part demand to support the airline and aircraft heavy check MRO operations, and associated service levels, while minimizing inventory on-hand.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility to change and adapt in a rapidly paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous airline / aviation experience preferred.
• College degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Previous purchasing and/or inventory planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively review stocking and usage levels.
• Research part requirement details, including available alternates, higher assemblies, alternate sources of supply, and other options to provide the best response.
• Update and maintain part master records including alternate part numbers to maintain complete accuracy.
• Analyze supply chain activity including purchases, repairs, loans, material movement, and scrap.
• Identify material shortages below safety stock.
• Pro-actively monitor loan and borrow activity, MEL, CDL, and NEF item activity, and other key departmental metrics.
• Identify alternative parts including PMA and coordinate with Engineering on approvals.
• Communicate recognized safety issues promptly to management in accordance with company SMS policy.
• All other duties as reasonably requested by the Manager of Heavy MX Materials or Director of Materials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed