Material Support Manager

Bombardier•Dallas, TX

About The Position

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Requirements

You would typically have 5+ years of experience in buyer/planner, warehouse, stockroom, and/or material handling role.
You would typically have a minimum of 2 years leadership / Supervisory or Lead experience
You have a bachelors in Purchasing, Business, Marketing or a related field OR equivalent work experience.
You have computer skills necessary to operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, inventory management, and web-based applications
You are skilled in contract interpretation, negotiation and financial analysis concepts within assigned area(s)
You have planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate workload of assigned area and employees within a multiple project setting
You demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills with the ability to develop people and build a strong team
You have interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with a variety of individuals, departments, customers, vendors, and management
You have working knowledge of process improvement methodology and application
You have thorough knowledge of Repair Station System inventory process, cycle count, perpetual and work-in-progress inventory audits
You have thorough knowledge of Internal, Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to proper packaging for transporting of hazardous materials
You have working knowledge of FAA, JAA, TC and DOT regulations applicable to export shipments
You have effective verbal / written communication and presentation skills
You have basic knowledge of business law concepts(i.e.) definition of offer, acceptance, what constitutes an agreement and ownership (etc)

Responsibilities

Perform supervisor responsibilities and recommend related actions, for example, hire/fire, disciplinary actions, PMP, training and certifications, work assignments, scheduling vacation, and monitoring attendance
Monitor sustaining activities, projects, and levels of customer service (e.g., performance metrics) for buyer/planner functions and report status, issues, and risks to management on a scheduled basis
Oversee sourcing and vendor selection for aircraft parts, components, material, and/or related services
Meet with vendors and carriers to negotiate contract items, for example, price, delivery, quality, and quantity
Administer vendor and carrier contracts to ensure provision of agreed upon service(s) and/or product(s)
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, errors, and payment issues
Coordinate with other departments to resolve problems concerning delivery, component discrepancies, and lead times with internal and external suppliers
Review, revise, and/or develop processes and guidelines in support of buyer/planner functions
Perform special projects concerning, for example, inventory, vendor issues, and credit holds
Meet with vendors and carriers to discuss and resolve performance issues, for example, delivery, quality, and quantity
Facilitate team efforts to resolve complex inventory discrepancies to determine root causes of inventory discrepancies and develop recommendations for corrective action
Review, revise, and/or develop processes and guidelines in support of material handling operations
Research and resolve billing discrepancies and related issues
Perform quarterly and annual reviews
May represent department during manager’s absence