Inventory Planner

Endeavor Air; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Medical plans

401(k) with match

OPR program

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Endeavor Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, seeks an Inventory Planner to support aircraft and maintenance operations. You will forecast demand, determine stocking levels, and optimize inventory ownership and locations across our network.

You will interact with Purchasing, Warranty/Repair, and Maintenance Planning, run reports, monitor metrics, and ensure provisioning aligns with fleet changes while maintaining cost efficiency and strong data analysis using Excel and PMI systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years with knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance programs.
• Experience with demand planning and inventory performance.
• Strong Excel data analysis skills.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to detail.
• Experience communicating with all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand and inputs to set stocking levels.
• Deploy planning systems to model inventory requirements.
• Ensure provisioning levels meet material needs across classifications.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Warranty/Repair, and Maintenance Planning.
• Run daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reports.
• Monitor metrics and benchmarks of inventory performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem resolution

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PMI inventory system

Microsoft Office

Access

Job description

About Us

Endeavor Air is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Delta Air Lines. Flying as Delta Connection, Endeavor operates141 regional jets on 750 daily flights to 122 destinations in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Endeavor has hub operations in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Minneapolis, New York, and Raleigh-Durham, and 11 maintenance bases across our network.

Our Culture

We know that our people are our greatest assets, and we are committed to building a culture where employees love coming to work each day. At Endeavor Air, we foster a diverse, culturally-rich and safe workplace where employees are treated with dignity and respect. With a culture built on safety, excellence, and teamwork, Endeavor offers limitless potential for aviation professionals looking to start or continue their careers.

Our team promotesan inclusive environmentin all aspects of the airline and our operation. As an EEO employer, we provide opportunities for all qualified candidates without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status.

Overview

The Inventory Planner is responsible for developing strategic demand forecasts and determining optimal inventory ownership levels and stocking locations to best support aircraft and maintenance operations. This position involves interaction with a variety of business functions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand, scheduled tasks and other inputs to establish stocking levels that support operations at the least total cost while insuring optimal productivity of inventory.
• Deploy and use planning and forecasting systems to model inventory requirements. Analyze and recommend the quantity of parts to be purchased or retired due to changes in fleet size and/or stations.
• Ensure proper provisioning levels are met to support all materials regardless of classification and are properly maintained in the applicable Company software.
• Allocate and monitor critical parts, Minimum Equipment List and scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Warranty/Repair and Maintenance Planning as needed, to ensure inventory availability and execute the planning/replenishment process.
• Run daily, weekly and monthly reports in inventory systems.
• Accountable for metrics and benchmarks to measure actual inventory performance.
• Typical office environment, can involve long periods of sitting or standing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned

Competencies Required

• Ethics and Values - Promotes the culture that provides employees a sense of belonging and maintains ethical principles in all work activities.
• Knows Our Business - Seeks opportunities to upgrade technical and professional skills.
• Building Trust & Decision Making - Communicates honestly and clearly. Works with others to accomplish goals and tasks in a collaborative and win/win manner.
• Drives for Results by Inspiring Others. Promotes efficient and cost-effective ways to improve operations.
• Know Your Team & Leading People - Works inclusively with others on the team and across the organization to reach common goals.Is approachable and friendly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and related experience
• 3 to 5 years of experience with a strong knowledge of aircraft systems and maintenance programs to better assist in purchasing and inventory planning decisions preferred
• Experience working with demand planning and inventory performance
• Extensive data analysis skills, especially in Microsoft Excel
• Strong ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively to meet given time parameters and maintain a strong attention to detail
• Experience communicating and working with all levels of an organization
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Strong interpersonal skills with focus on communication and problem resolution
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel Outlook and preferably, Access
• Experience with an inventory management system (PMI) preferred
• Repetitive motion such as: typing
• Minimal physical exertion such as: sitting, pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, and electronic equipment not in excess of 30 lbs.
• Ability to work additional hours which may include evenings and weekends
• Some travel may be necessary

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Minimal physical exertion such as: sitting, pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, and electronic equipment not in excess of 30 lbs

Repetitive motion such as: typing

What We Offer

Providing world-class service to our customers starts with providing world-class benefits to our employees. Endeavor Air employees receive a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of benefits to choose from and some of the best perks around.

• Free or reduced-rate travel privileges on Delta Air Lines and 80+ air carriers worldwide for employees and eligible family members
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with Company Match starting on Day 1
• Operational Performance Rewards (OPR) Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and voluntary supplementary benefit options

FLSA Status

Salary

Minimum Position Pay Range

USD $53,800.00/Yr.

Maximum Position Pay Range

USD $63,000.00/Yr.