Rotable Pool Inventory Manager

Airbus•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Rotable Pool Inventory Manager to join our team based in Grand Prairie, TX. The Rotable Pool Manager is a strategic and critical role responsible for the end-to-end management of the rotable asset inventory. This includes overseeing rotable pools that support both Power By the Hour (PBH) contracts and Ad-Hoc Standard Exchange programs. The manager is tasked with ensuring the availability of rotable assets to meet customer maintenance, repair, and overhaul demands, while also proactively driving core unit recovery and assessing the long-term health and financial viability of the entire pool. This role requires a blend of operational precision, strategic forecasting, and strong cross-functional communication to optimize inventory levels, mitigate obsolescence risks, and prepare business cases for future inventory ramp up.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, in Business, Engineering, or a related field
Five (5) years of experience in Customer Service, Technical Support, or a related field within the aerospace/aviation industry.
Authorized to Work in the US (Eligible for employment in the US)
Proficiency with Google Suite or Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated experience in project management and process improvement.
Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess inventory health and financial viability.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to manage cross-functional relationships and customer interactions.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience working in rotorcraft maintenance or field service.
Experience working with military contracts and fulfilling contractual requirements.
A&P License
Technical knowledge of aircraft components and interchangeability.
Ability to read and interpret technical data and drawings.
Working knowledge of SAP application

Responsibilities

Rotable Pool and Inventory Management: Lead the management of the rotable pool inventory, ensuring adequate coverage for all scheduled and unscheduled removals in a timely manner. Analyse raw data and formulates strategies in an effort to identify cost drivers, increase stock accuracy and efficiency while reducing inventory/logistic cost and mitigating performance penalty risks Conduct proactive pool health assessments based on existing and future PBH and Standard Exchange contracts, identifying and addressing potential shortages. Possess the technical expertise to determine and propose feasible interchangeable or alternate part solutions to customers when like-for-like parts are unavailable, thereby mitigating stock level issues and controlling financial impact. Determine inventory obsolescence and develop strategies for disposition or alternative use of aging assets. Prepare robust business cases for the acquisition of new rotable assets to support new contracts, replace obsolete stock, or expand the pool as needed. Develop and maintain a robust rotable pool inventory process, establishing min/max stock levels for all rotable components. Collaborate with internal MRO business functions to acquire and analyze forecast data across multiple time horizons (e.g., 6 months, 12 months, 3 years) to inform pool sizing exercises. Adjust rotable pool levels based on key performance indicators such as scrap rates, core recovery rates, and repair turn-around-times (TAT). Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems and databases for efficient material management and alternate/interchangeable part identification
Core Unit Recovery and Follow-up: Function as the primary interface to internal MRO shops and customer facing departments regarding the process of core returns from customers. Actively "drumbeat" and monitor the return of core units to ensure they are received as payback for both PBH contracts and Ad-Hoc Standard Exchange. Ensure the timely recovery of core units to meet OEM and third-party MRO warranty claim deadlines. Track all overdue cores and manage the billing of applicable late penalties to customers. Develop and maintain a comprehensive “Cores Due In” report to track the status of all outstanding cores. Provide a regular analysis (monthly/quarterly) of core recovery data, including total outstanding cores, expected due dates, and identification of late cores. Coordinate with internal departments to support the timely recovery of cores and update their status upon receipt.
Metrics Management and Reporting: Support and lead the creation and maintenance of key performance indicator (KPI) reports and presentations for MRO and rotable pool performance. Conduct detailed data analysis as needed to provide insights into pool utilization, core recovery effectiveness, and inventory health. Develop and sustain internal reporting that provides visibility into the status and value of the rotable pool.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.
relocation assistance for qualified positions

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