Global PMA & Cost-Savings Manager (Supply Chain)

United Airlines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Flight privileges

Job summary

United Airlines in Chicago is seeking a Manager to lead an internationally based team focused on PMA and OOPP opportunities. You will drive cost-saving and reliability initiatives, while diversifying the supplier base to prevent shortages and meet annual targets.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Inventory Planning, and suppliers to advance after-market partnerships, present status to senior leaders, and steer the PMA pipeline toward the greatest impact across fleets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or related field or relevant work experience.
• 4+ years of experience in fields of supply chain, airline or manufacturing industry.
• 2+ years analytical work experience.
• Analytical approach to problem solving with attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and ability to read engineering documents.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration and research efforts with Engineering, Inventory Planning, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve cost savings and supply chain supportability through after-market partners
• Create and present reporting for senior leadership on progress and milestones related to savings captured from alternative parts programs
• Prioritize PMA opportunities and parts in the investigation queue that will have the largest impact for our stakeholder teams and organization bottom line while balancing the pipeline for direct and operational cost saving initiatives
• Partner with OOPP suppliers and internal technical teams to create and commercialize United-owned parts throughout our fleets

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Reading engineering documents

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

United Airlines in Chicago is seeking a Manager to lead an internationally based team focused on PMA and OOPP opportunities. You will drive cost-saving and reliability initiatives, while diversifying the supplier base to prevent shortages and meet annual targets.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Inventory Planning, and suppliers to advance after-market partnerships, present status to senior leaders, and steer the PMA pipeline toward the greatest impact across fleets.