Materials Specialist

Embraer; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Embraer seeks a Material Representative for VSS Commercial Aviation at its EMEA HQ in Amsterdam. You will coordinate material programs, AOG support, and on-site stock activities while driving Retrofit campaigns and KPI dashboards.

Ideal candidates have a engineering/business background, 5+ years in material support, and strong SAP/Salesforce experience. This role requires close stakeholder collaboration with service centers and customers in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, business management or related field.
• Experience in material support, supply chain and order management.
• Experience with SAP and logistics movements a plus.
• AOG knowledge and retrofit/repair coordination is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate material programs management activities (AOG, on-site audits, reconciliations).
• Manage retrofit campaigns, parts distribution, and service center scheduling.
• Prepare presentations and KPI analyses for material performance.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure material requirements.

Skills

AOG support

On-site stock audits

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business Management or related field

Master’s degree is a plus

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are currently seeking a Material Representative for VSS Commercial Aviation at our EMEA headquarters in Amsterdam.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Coordinates all Material Programs Management activities: AOG support, On Site Stock Audits and Reconciliations, Core Return Analysis, Invoice Disputes, Retrofit/Sales campaigns and manages any other topic related to material and logistics activities to enhance services direct to customer.

MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages customer requests regarding Material Services and Supply Chain activities, such as inquiries on the material support processes, AOG escalation, Repair management, Supply Chain Policies, Parts Warranty and Core management.
• Take part and present updates on the Material Support & Logistics processes and projects at the EOCs- Embraer Operators Conference.
• Ensures compliance with scheduled visits and/or training to customers / service centers going over the Commercial Supply Chain processes and improving customer-company relationships.
• Coordinates the Global distribution of parts for the Retrofit Campaigns to maximize aircraft availability - this includes tracking parts, coordinating with Service Centers and Customers on scheduling.
• Responsible for On-Site stock inventory counts, audits and replenishment metrics
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s) for Retrofit Campaigns Implementation.
• Interfaces with corporate planning area and Customer Support Program to review Retrofit plans, help forecast parameters for seed units in the campaign.
• Prepares and carries out presentations to operators regarding the status of full material performance, including root cause analysis and ongoing action plans
• Maintains global interface with other company units, customers, operators, suppliers, contracted maintenance shops, technical representatives, engineers, technical assistants, customer account managers and any other entity to enable full support of customer material needs.
• Partners with New Business Development for future opportunities in Material Support Services.
• Attends and facilitates Supply Chain meetings as required and reports out statuses, and/or issues.
• Establishes corrective action/recovery plan for compromised material services processes.
• Be aware of any opportunities to enhance our service to the customer.
• Responsible for Material Customer Support Analytics and open tickets
• Continually seeks opportunities in improving process flow and work efficiency.
• Ensures that customer inquiries are processed to meet customer expectations and company financial targets.
• Ability to offer professional and expeditious assistance in high-pressure situations.
• Performs other tasks as requested periodically.

PROFILE OF THE SUITABLE CANDIDATE

• College Degree, B.A. / B.S. undergraduate degree in an Engineering or Business Management or related field
• Familiarization of aircraft parts; Embraer Supply Chain and Order management process
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Five or more years of experience in Material Support & Services activities.
• Order Taking, Core Return, Retrofit, Repair Management and Supply Chain
• Understanding of Pool Programs and Contract Management
• Customer Account Management of large aviation fleets
• Proficient in SAP material and logistics movements
• Salesforce database skills, case analysis and reporting
• AOG/Order Desk understanding and comprehension
• Excellent presentation skills, including to c-suite level
• Supply chain process expert
• Contact and Business development experience
• Knowledge of aircraft parts
• Demonstrate negotiation and customer services techniques,
• Repair management and planning skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Comprehends value-based management fundamentals (Shareholder Satisfaction x Customer Satisfaction x Employee Satisfaction), employment law (sexual harassment, disability, discrimination, labor laws, etc.).
• Proficient in lotus notes, internet explorer, Microsoft office (Word, Excel and Power Point),
• Working Conditions / Environment/ Special Requirements
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal regulations.