AOG Desk Buyer & Material Planner

Norse Atlantic Airways; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Norse Atlantic Airways is seeking an AOG Desk Buyer & Material Planner to join their Supply Chain Team. This role involves supporting engineering operations and managing material needs to ensure fleet compliance and efficiency. You will collaborate closely with various teams and have opportunities for growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Worldwide employee travel benefits

Positive work environment

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Aerospace Supply Chain.
• Experience in Purchasing and Material Planning.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Technical Documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 support for Engineering Operations.
• Liaise with Engineering and Planning teams in Oslo.
• Procure spares, materials, or tooling to support inventory needs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Commercial acumen

Education

Standard education

Additional qualifications beneficial

Tools

AMOS

MRO/ERP systems

Job description

Norse Atlantic Airways is an airline offering affordable long-haul flights primarily between Europe and the United States. Founded by CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen in March 2021, Norse operates a fleet of 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners serving destinations including New York, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami, Cape Town, Bangkok, Oslo, Athens, London, Berlin, Rome, and Paris. The company's first flight was from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022.

The AOG Desk Buyer & Material Planner is a vital part of the Supply Chain Team, responsible for ensuring the fleet remains serviceable, compliant, and avoiding delays or cancellations.

This is a unique opportunity to join a knowledgeable Supply Chain team as Norse expands its global presence. As the business grows, you will have opportunities for responsibility and personal development within the department.

The position reports to the Operational Supply Chain Manager.

Joining Team Norse means more than just employment; it’s about belonging.

Responsibilities and duties

• Provide 24/7 support for Engineering Operations
• Liaise with Engineering and Planning teams in Oslo
• React to and support AOG situations by procuring aircraft spares and tooling
• Procure spares, materials, or tooling to support inventory and engineering needs
• Manage scheduled material requirements for planned maintenance
• Coordinate logistics of orders and inventory movements with freight forwarders
• Respond to AOG situations to resolve spares and tooling needs
• Support PBH and LRP contracts

Qualifications and experience

• Standard education
• Computer literacy
• Additional qualifications beneficial but not mandatory

• 2-3 years’ experience in Aerospace Supply Chain
• Experience in Purchasing and Material Planning
• Familiarity with Aerospace Technical Documentation
• Strong commercial acumen
• Problem-solving skills
• Negotiation skills
• Experience with AMOS or other MRO/ERP systems is a plus

What we offer

• An exciting opportunity to shape the future of a global airline
• Be part of a great team
• Worldwide employee travel benefits
• Informal and positive work environment
• Competitive benefits

We value culture as our competitive advantage, emphasizing ownership, kindness, and inclusivity.