Senior Supply Chain Manager (SCM), Engine & Asset Manager

Alaska Airlines • WA-SeaTac, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Manager (SCM) - Engine and Asset Manager is the sole subject matter expert and thought leader in engine, Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), nacelle, and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) asset management and commercial contracting for Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air. As an individual contributor, this role designs and implements contracting, asset management, and maintenance support strategies that optimize total cost of ownership, leverage fleet and supplier synergies, reduce enterprise risk, and strengthen long-term competitive advantage. The role advises senior leaders across commercial, maintenance, finance, and operations on engine and propulsion asset strategy and enterprise-wide supply chain decisions.

This position leads enterprise sourcing and contract activities, develops asset-management strategies, builds financial and cost models, and works with cross-functional partners on maintenance support, asset acquisitions, consignment, and new-engine selection. It communicates strategic recommendations and decisions to senior leaders and stakeholders, and mentors cross-functional partners and emerging supply chain professionals. The position is based at the Seattle General Office and is full-time, regular, and exempt.

Requirements

• 10 years of aircraft maintenance contract management experience or experience in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree focused in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related discipline, or two additional years of relevant training or experience in lieu of the degree.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-divisional teams and managing complex sourcing, contracting, and asset management projects across concurrent initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex contracts and managing supplier performance in a safety- and compliance-sensitive environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, cost analysis, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, including developing and presenting executive-level summaries of complex contract, financial, and operational information to senior leadership.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in engine, nacelle, LRU, and APU contracting and asset management.
• Experience with financial analysis of complex vendor proposals, including total cost of ownership modeling and removal cost analysis.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities and develop enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for engines, APUs, nacelles, thrust reversers, and LRUs, including contracts for maintenance services and leases across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air.
• Define short- and long-term asset management strategies and process improvements that reduce costs, consolidate suppliers, and create enterprise synergies.
• Lead competitive sourcing and contract management, including drafting and modifying contracts and amendments.
• Develop removal and cost models to support best-in-market decisions and prepare executive summaries for senior leadership review and approval.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, FP&A, Legal, Network Planning, Fleet, and Accounting on engines, LRUs, nacelles, asset acquisitions, consignment, and new-engine selection.
• Influence senior leaders with strategic recommendations on engine and propulsion asset strategy, contracting, total cost of ownership, and supplier consolidation.
• Maintain deep industry expertise in engine, APU, nacelle, and LRU purchase, consignment, service, and lease agreements, and monitor engine-provider portfolios for leverage opportunities.
• Communicate progress, recommendations, and upcoming decisions to senior leaders and key stakeholders through structured reporting, executive briefings, and ongoing engagement.
• Mentor and guide cross-functional partners and emerging supply chain professionals in engine asset management and propulsion contracting.

Benefits

• Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air with high-priority status.
• A select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually.
• Comprehensive well-being programs, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous 401(k) match program.
• Annual bonus plans.
• Generous holiday and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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