Transportation & Inventory Controller

Willis Lease Finance Corporation•Coconut Creek, FL

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About The Position

The Transportation & Inventory Controller supports the transportation of Company-owned and Managed Fleet aircraft engines, parts, and spare components to and from WLFC customers and facilities worldwide. The role contracts and manages delivery processes, including import and export transportation and compliance, and coordinates the transportation program to ensure efficient, cost-effective delivery for customers and stakeholders. It also manages spare-component and parts inventory, engine stands, and storage. The position maintains engine-shipping, transportation, storage, and MRO records and databases; manages transportation documentation and shipper relationships; monitors carrier performance, invoices, claims, and delivery issues; and identifies opportunities to improve service and reduce costs. It also controls Company-owned spare parts and components, maintains associated technical records, coordinates inventory audits, ships components as needed, prepares dangerous-goods declarations, and manages the continuous bond with WLFC brokers. Weekend support is required on a scheduled basis. Travel is not required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in logistics or transportation.
Ability to generate customs documents and work with international shippers.
Ability to support U.S. domestic and international shipments of engines and parts.
Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines and with minimal supervision.
At least 5 years of experience with aircraft and/or engine-parts inventories and engine stands.
Basic knowledge of aircraft and engine components and parts.
Ability to recognize erroneous or missing technical documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience creating proactive procedures to enhance customer relations.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Highly organized, with excellent attention to detail, flexibility, and willingness to take on a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

Maintain the aircraft engine-shipping report, recording engine locations, engine-stand details, weights and dimensions, QEC status, and other specifications needed to support timely transport.
Maintain and develop the Transportation Storage and MRO Database.
Provide support to the Stand Leasing Program, including stock control, inventory data and photographs, and general knowledge of engine stands.
Maintain an effective database for each engine serial number and keep transportation records for each engine movement, including relevant email traffic, commercial and proforma invoices, bills of lading, air waybills, export filings, and import summaries.
Record photographs of engines in their stands at departure and arrival, showing that they are correctly secured for road transport, and document boxes shipped with each engine.
Manage the transportation network, including selecting contract shippers and managing shipper relationships.
Work with shippers to improve service levels and achieve the earliest possible deliveries at the best cost.
Proactively manage billing, shipper performance, engine-delivery issues, and claims reporting.
Respond to emails concerning shipping and manage information flow between WLFC customers and destination personnel at MROs, customer sites, or storage locations.
Review, approve, and record carrier invoices; collect and analyze shipping data; and resolve disputed transport invoices.
Recommend process improvements and develop implementation action plans based on analysis; identify opportunities to maximize service and reduce costs.
Review and record import summaries (CBP Form 7501) and export AES filings in accordance with EAR compliance and recordkeeping requirements.
Control Company-owned spare parts and components, perform accuracy audits, and coordinate quarterly with assigned Company technical personnel to determine whether inventory should be scrapped.
Maintain technical documentation, traceability, and certification for each component and part.
Ship components and parts to vendors or customers as required.
Generate IATA Dangerous Goods Declarations for dangerous-goods air shipments.
Manage and renew the Continuous Bond with WLFC brokers.
Provide scheduled weekend support and perform other duties as assigned.