Material Planner

Western Global Airlines; Estero (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Global Airlines is seeking a Material Planner to ensure optimal inventory levels and support heavy maintenance operations for the airline.

You will review stocking levels, manage part master records, analyze purchases and material movement, and collaborate with Engineering on PMA parts; strong communication and Office skills required.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to adapt in a rapidly paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Pro-actively review stocking and usage levels.
• Research part requirement details, including available alternates, higher assemblies, alternate sources of supply, and other options to provide the best response.
• Update and maintain part master records including alternate part numbers to maintain complete accuracy.
• Analyze supply chain activity including purchases, repairs, loans, material movement, and scrap.
• Identify material shortages below safety stock.
• Pro-actively monitor loan and borrow activity, MEL, CDL, and NEF item activity, and other key departmental metrics.
• Identify alternative parts including PMA and coordinate with Engineering on approvals.
• Communicate recognized safety issues promptly to management in accordance with company SMS policy.
• All other duties as reasonably requested by the Manager of Heavy MX Materials or Director of Materials

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Flexibility to adapt

Education

College degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Want to join The World's Fastest Growing Cargo Airline? Then look no further!

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory levels and scheduling / appropriating /expediting / forecasting / requisitioning spare part demand to support the airline and aircraft heavy check MRO operations, and associated service levels, while minimizing inventory on-hand.

• Pro-actively review stocking and usage levels.
• Research part requirement details, including available alternates, higher assemblies, alternate sources of supply, and other options to provide the best response.
• Update and maintain part master records including alternate part numbers to maintain complete accuracy.
• Analyze supply chain activity including purchases, repairs, loans, material movement, and scrap.
• Identify material shortages below safety stock.
• Pro-actively monitor loan and borrow activity, MEL, CDL, and NEF item activity, and other key departmental metrics.
• Identify alternative parts including PMA and coordinate with Engineering on approvals.
• Communicate recognized safety issues promptly to management in accordance with company SMS policy.
• All other duties as reasonably requested by the Manager of Heavy MX Materials or Director of Materials

Education and Technical Requirements

• College degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Previous purchasing and/or inventory planning experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Flexibility to change and adapt in a rapidly paced environment.