Senior Supply Chain Manager, Engine & Asset Manager
About The Position
The Senior SCM Engine & 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 to 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. The position develops sourcing strategies and asset management improvements; leads competitive sourcing and contract management; partners with cross-functional teams on asset and acquisition decisions; and provides strategic recommendations and regular reporting to senior leaders. It also maintains industry expertise across engine, APU, nacelle, and LRU agreements and helps build enterprise capability by mentoring cross-functional partners and emerging supply chain professionals.
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 an additional two 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 multiple 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.
- At least 18 years of age.
- 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 activities, 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 on engine and propulsion asset strategy, making recommendations on contracting, total cost of ownership, and supplier consolidation.
- Maintain expertise in aircraft engine, APU, nacelle, and LRU purchase, consignment, service, and lease agreements, and monitor engine providers for opportunities to create leverage.
- Communicate progress, strategic recommendations, and upcoming decisions through structured reporting, executive briefings, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.
- Mentor and guide cross-functional partners and emerging supply chain professionals in engine asset management and propulsion contracting.
- Embody company values: own safety, do the right thing, be caring and kind, and deliver performance.
Benefits
- Free standby travel privileges on Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air with high priority status.
- Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Generous 401(k) match program.
- Annual bonus plans.
- Generous holiday and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
