Material Planning Manager

JSX • Dallas, TX

1d • $69,200 - $84,800

About The Position

At JSX, we’re not just a lifestyle carrier – we’re a lifestyle employer. Here, entrepreneurship meets determination, and excellence is our standard. We believe that the journey is just as important as the destination, and every day, we strive to create a Joyful, Simple eXperience for our Customers. Join us, and find your runway to growth, innovation, and success. About the Role: The Material Planning Manager is responsible for leading the strategic planning, forecasting, and optimization of aircraft materials across the JSX network. This role partners closely with Tech Ops, Finance, Materials Management, and Supply Chain teams to ensure inventory is optimized, capital is deployed effectively, and aircraft parts are available to support both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Through data-driven analysis and cross-functional collaboration, you'll help keep our operation running safely, efficiently, and ready for continued growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related quantitative field.
• 1–3 years of experience in material planning, inventory planning, operations planning, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of analytical experience using data to support operational decision-making.
• 1–3 years of demonstrated leadership experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and familiarity with Microsoft Suite of Products
• Excellent time management, prioritization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams to arrive at data driven solutions
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, and ability to work in teams
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skillset
• Ability to meet deadlines, and comfortable with a dynamic and fast paced work environment
• Strength in organization and project management, with good attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or related quantitative field
• 3+ demonstrated leadership experience
• 3+ years of experience in inventory modeling
• 3+ years of Material, Inventory, or related planning experience
• 3+ years related analysis experience
• Prior Experience in air carrier operations, supply chain, or analytics.
• Proficiency in SQL, knowledge/basic experience of data processing/manipulation languages
• Experience with data visualization in Power BI and/or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain mathematical models to optimize inventory levels and efficiently allocate capital. Evaluate the inventory balance sheet and spending, and work closely with purchasing and component repair partners to determine repair strategies, replenishment needs, and backfill procurement.
• Partner with Maintenance Planning and MRO facilities to coordinate parts staging, forecast demand, and allocate high-usage materials for upcoming maintenance events.
• Develop and implement comprehensive material plans for the fleet, determining appropriate inventory levels and establishing minimum/maximum (min/max) stocking for each base and distribution center.
• Issue purchase requests, repair order expedites, and stock transfer requests to the Materials and Supply Chain/Logistics teams to support both scheduled and unscheduled material requirements.
• Create, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Materials Management, while completing additional ad-hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
• Work with procurement to manage consignment inventory and collaborate with Supply Chain and Logistics stakeholders on material movement and storage. Identify slow-moving, redundant, or obsolete inventory for disposal or resale opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Materials Management to research alternates, validate part effectivity, and update internal systems to ensure accuracy and optimized stocking.
• Monitor and evaluate agreements related to pooling, exchanges, and leased inventory to ensure cost-effective and reliable material availability.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to keep operations running smoothly.
• Coordinate with Materials partners to advance strategic initiatives and create comprehensive long-term plans that ensure material availability and support projected fleet growth.

Benefits

• New Crewmembers become eligible for coverage on the 1st of the month following the start date, with medical plans beginning at just $110/month.
• 100% employer paid dental & vision, plus up to $2,100 annually for HSA contribution.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage at no cost.
• Free non-revenue standby travel on JSX, plus deeply discounted standby travel other major domestic & international airlines for you and your qualifying immediate family.
• 401(k) match: 50% of your first 8%
• Generous PTO: Take time to recharge with our flexible PTO plan.

What This Job Offers

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