Aerospace Materials Planner

Aloft AeroArchitects; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOFT AeroArchitects in Georgetown, DE, is seeking a Materials Coordinator to oversee daily coordination and communication of materials between planning, purchasing and production. You will identify long lead items, coordinate with engineering, and prioritize procurement to support production schedules.

The role requires strong computer skills, familiarity with aviation materials, and the ability to multi-task, build cross-functional relationships, and communicate clearly with suppliers and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent reading, writing and mathematical skills; college preferred.
• 2+ years of experience within, or related to the assignment.
• Familiarity with aircraft installation, maintenance and/or modification processes.
• Familiarity with aircraft manuals and related aviation maintenance publications.
• Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office software and other discipline specific software.
• Effective organization skills including the ability to prioritize and plan work
• Ability to build positive relationships and maintain cross-functional partnerships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, when needed.

Responsibilities

• Support Logistics make / buy process, coordinate for required inputs and issue timely and accurate work orders / routers in accordance with requirements.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and manage the Shortage Reporting (SFC440) process to ensure communication and performance gaps are closed with clear exception management.
• Coordinate with planner to identify long lead parts/materials and process to purchasing.
• Prioritize all planning part / material requirements to purchasing based upon aircraft and / or maintenance / modification schedule.
• Liaison between production, programs and purchasing personnel regarding parts / material priorities.
• Assure all parts / material are being tracked and updated within computer system.
• Expedite parts / materials through company for both incoming and outgoing requirements.
• Contact suppliers for part/material delivery status and tracking information.
• Place purchase orders with suppliers as directed by Lead or Manager maintaining compliance with purchasing guidelines.
• Coordinate / assist with the identification of alternate parts / materials.
• Process non-routine requirements and assure material requisitions have appropriate backup documentation.
• Assist Buyer / SCPM with the identification of customer furnished materials, purchased, manufactured, modified, exchanged, etc.
• Maintain appropriate computer databases as required within various shared files.
• Maintain professional communication with customer representatives both internally and externally.
• Complete initial / recurrent training requirements in a timely manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

High school diploma

College preferred

2+ years experience

Aircraft installation familiarity

Aircraft manuals familiarity

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Detail oriented

Extended hours availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALOFT AeroArchitects in Georgetown, DE, is seeking a Materials Coordinator to oversee daily coordination and communication of materials between planning, purchasing and production. You will identify long lead items, coordinate with engineering, and prioritize procurement to support production schedules.

The role requires strong computer skills, familiarity with aviation materials, and the ability to multi-task, build cross-functional relationships, and communicate clearly with suppliers and