Material Programs Analyst

Southwest Airlines • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Material Programs Analyst supports Heavy Maintenance by coordinating material needs for aircraft maintenance events, including C checks, heavy checks, special visits, special projects, and urgent shop requirements. They partner closely with Technical Operations, Stores, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Quality Control, and other Teams to ensure parts and materials are available to support maintenance schedules and minimize operational disruptions. They monitor material activity, document issues and resolutions, communicate critical updates to internal and external Customers, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining regulatory compliance. The Material Programs Analyst leverages strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to support strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and help ensure safe, reliable, and on-time aircraft maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer Satisfaction
• Knowledge of the business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources while adhering to FAA/ Regulatory, Financial and Quality Compliance standards.
• Ability to read and comprehend various technical documentation such as: Complex engineering documents, Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, Component Maintenance Manuals, and Illustrated Parts Catalogs.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Skilled in understanding and applying information to contribute to the organization’s strategic plan
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to derive the needs of the customer and develop material program improvements to achieve strategic goals and the department vision
• Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Is effective in a variety of communication settings as well as among diverse styles and position levels
• Demonstrates ability to challenge and influence at all levels on the most complex issues and programs
• Ability to provide support to Team Members to ensure accuracy and completeness of tasks.
• Leverages knowledge and experience to consistently meet Stakeholders’ requirements, expectations, and needs
• Thrives at operating in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, and able to meet strict deadlines
• High School Diploma or GED
• Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in: Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering
• Various technologies (e.g. SAP ERP, Maintenix, Aeroxchange, QuickBase database management, Alteryx, Tableau, Salesforce, as well as various MRP systems
• Economic/ financial analysis, Material management, and cross-functional team leadership
• Leading small Team projects or some larger interdepartmental projects with some senior stakeholders
• SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements
• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
• Ability to lifts aircraft parts up to 30 pounds on own, and up to 50 pounds with assistance during audits
• Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders to retrieve aircraft parts and information in various field location during audits
• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines.
• Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Supply Chain principles like Purchasing, Warehousing, and Material Management.

Responsibilities

• Support SWA Production in all aspects of material management as it relates to heavy maintenance
• Attend all pre- and post- doc meetings to provide accountability of material performance
• Communicates continuously with Production, Quality Control, Engineering and Material Stores to ensure all heavy check material needs are addressed quickly and accurately
• Ensure all part requests are necessary and that entries are correctly entered in the system
• Network with internal and external Customers to develop a solid working relationship across multiple fronts
• Follow policies and procedures at all times, and coaches others to do the same
• Work with internal and external Customers to share knowledge of success and failure in our processes
• Identify and collect cost saving initiatives, cost avoidance, and cost deferral opportunities
• Maintain a repository for Department-level projects and knowledge management
• Track the movement of parts and create stocking plan modifications as needed
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Benefits

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Southwest will help fund your 401(k) retirement savings with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings
• Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit
• Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets)
• Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED