Material Support Specialist

Airbus S.A.S.; Carterton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the United Kingdom is looking for a Material Support Specialist to ensure that material demands are met for the A400M fleet. Responsibilities include managing material aspects related to maintenance and providing expert advice during AOG aircraft management. Ideal candidates have experience in supply chain roles and proficiency in relevant warehouse management systems. This opportunity includes a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Financial profit share

Contributory pension

Flexible working arrangements

Unlimited access to E-learning courses

Wellbeing benefits program

Qualifications

• Experience in a Material support / Supply chain role.
• Proficient in the use of appropriate warehouse management systems.
• Knowledge of compliance risks and commitment to integrity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintaining an operational focus on material aspects related to the A400M fleet.
• Provide expert advice during the management and recovery of AOG aircraft.
• Liaise with customers on MTP material procurement.

Skills

Material support / Supply chain experience

Proficiency in Warehouse management systems

Knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Tools

SAP SP1

SAP ESP

MDS

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain security clearance eligibility to access UK Ministry of Defence establishments, working within ITAR and Export Control restrictions, We have a fantastic opportunity for a Material Support Specialist to join the Airbus Atlas Support Centre UK based at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire Working closely with our MRO and P145 team, and reporting directly to the Material Demand Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that Team Atlas meets its commitments regarding the material demands required to achieve the Maintenance/Flying Programme. The Material Support Specialists, working in the Demand Cell team are responsible for the management and escalation of material demands within the UK fleet in accordance with MTC and GSS2 contracts.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Ensure maintaining an Operational focus and oversight of all material aspects related to maintenance/technical issues on the UK customer's A400M fleet worldwide.
• Contribute to the provision of expert advice and assistance to the Atlas team during the management and recovery of AOG aircraft on base or worldwide, including participating in any telephone conference calls.
• Providing escalation for AOG & Work Stop items, including ADF's or depth maintenance parts at risk.
• Liaise with the customer on all MTP material procurement required. When parts are finally not satisfying a RDD, MSS should escalat[e] to the next level
• Follow up and chasing of items with unsatisfactory delivery estimates, missing or incorrect paperwork, incomplete REQs and escalating unresolved issues.
• Attend daily operational briefing and planning meetings
• Experience in a Material support / Supply chain role
• Be proficient in the use of the appropriate Warehouse management and Information systems (SAP SP1, SAP ESP, Airnnav, Microsoft Excel,etc.)
• Be proficient in the use of MDS as would be the tool used for P145 Mat.requisitions.
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations., This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Benefits and Opportunity

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
• Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday
• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme
• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving
• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [e-mail]. At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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