Senior Aviation Materials & Logistics Specialist

Qantas Airways; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Qantas Airways is seeking a Materials Specialist to coordinate end-to-end logistics for Heavy Maintenance projects. You will set up vendor relationships, ensure availability of spares, and support MRO activities with efficient materials strategies.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage AOG and routine requisitions, and continually improve freight and material processes to optimize spend and service levels across MRO facilities.

Qualifications

• Five years of procurement or logistics experience, preferably in an operational aviation environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance materials and MIS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience leading a team and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to develop materials strategies for External MRO support.
• Experience handling AOG, CRITICAL and ROUTINE requisitions.
• Ability to monitor part movements and minimize deferrals.

Responsibilities

• MRO Materials supply management to ensure availability for Heavy Maintenance and coordination with Cross-Functional Teams.
• Manage Heavy Maintenance contractual strategy for materials and freight; provide updates to stakeholders and Engineering management.
• Process AOG, CRITICAL and ROUTINE requisitions to satisfy business requirements.
• Monitor part movements to ensure availability for planned maintenance and defect rectification.
• Minimise deferrals out of Heavy Maintenance.
• Mailbox management of purchasing, repairs and logistics requirements.
• Freight cost control and supplier management through Vendor Management Meetings with KPI reviews.
• Review current Materials and Freight cost and MIN/MAX levels; liaise with SCCM for alternative freight options.
• Research stock holdings to ensure spares are located at MRO facilities to support planned work.
• Develop database for C check Materials & Logistics activities.
• Provide adequate reporting of Heavy Maintenance spend related to logistics and materials to Engineering Senior management.
• Analyse and compare Heavy Maintenance freight cost per event.

Skills

Procurement

Logistics

Aviation Industry

MS Office

MIS

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Tools

TRAX

AIRMAN

AIRNAV

ROCADE

AHM

TOOLBOX

MBF

Job description

Qantas Airways is seeking a Materials Specialist to coordinate end-to-end logistics for Heavy Maintenance projects. You will set up vendor relationships, ensure availability of spares, and support MRO activities with efficient materials strategies.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage AOG and routine requisitions, and continually improve freight and material processes to optimize spend and service levels across MRO facilities.