Material Support Manager

100Hires, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 229,233,000 - 243,560,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Material Support Manager in Opa Locka, FL. You will lead a multi-functional team ensuring uninterrupted aircraft maintenance materials, supplier performance, and on-time availability in a fast-paced aviation MRO environment.

You will balance purchasing, planning, inventory, and warehouse operations while partnering with senior leadership to drive cost savings and process improvements. FAA Part 145 experience preferred.

Qualifications

• FAA Part 145 aviation MRO or repair station experience.
• 5+ years of manager-level people leadership experience.
• Experience across purchasing, materials planning, inventory, parts, stockroom or warehouse operations.
• Experience supporting time-sensitive aircraft maintenance operations.
• Strong supplier-management, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading large multi-functional teams with senior leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, Marketing, or related discipline; equivalent experience.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office and inventory management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams supporting purchasing, planning, warehouse, stockroom and material handling.
• Supervise work assignments, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Monitor performance, customer service levels and key KPIs.
• Oversee vendor selection for aircraft parts, materials and services.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, quality and service expectations with suppliers.
• Administer supplier and carrier contracts to ensure delivery of required products.
• Investigate and resolve supplier performance issues and discrepancies.
• Drive process improvements across materials organization and inventory controls.
• Conduct quarterly and annual employee performance reviews.

Skills

People leadership

Purchasing

Materials planning

Inventory management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Time-sensitive operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, Marketing, or related discipline

Tools

Inventory management systems

MS Excel

Word processing / databases / web-based apps

Job description

Location: Opa Locka, FLPay Rate: $80.00–$85.00/hourSchedule: Day ShiftEmployment Options: Contract-to-Hire or Direct HirePDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a global leader in the aviation industry to hire an experienced Material Support Manager in Opa Locka, Florida. If you thrive in fast-paced aviation MRO environments and know how to lead materials, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations where every minute matters, this is an opportunity to make an immediate impact.The OpportunityAs the Material Support Manager, you will lead the people, processes, and supplier relationships responsible for keeping aircraft maintenance operations supplied and on schedule.This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands the demands of an FAA Part 145 aviation MRO environment and can successfully balance purchasing, materials planning, inventory, parts, warehouse operations, supplier performance, and urgent customer commitments.You will lead a large, multi-functional team while partnering closely with the General Manager, internal departments, suppliers, and carriers to solve problems, improve processes, and ensure critical materials are available when and where they are needed.What You'll DoIn this role, you will:Lead and develop teams supporting purchasing, buyer/planning, warehouse, stockroom, inventory, and material handling operations.Perform supervisory responsibilities, including work assignments, scheduling, attendance monitoring, training, certifications, performance management, disciplinary actions, and hiring recommendations.Monitor buyer/planner performance, customer service levels, sustaining activities, projects, and key performance metrics.Regularly communicate operational status, risks, and issues to management.Oversee the sourcing and selection of vendors for aircraft parts, components, materials, and related services.Negotiate with vendors and carriers regarding pricing, delivery, quality, quantity, and service expectations.Administer supplier and carrier contracts to ensure agreed-upon products and services are delivered.Monitor supplier performance and work directly with vendors to resolve delivery, quality, quantity, and service issues.Partner across departments to resolve challenges involving lead times, deliveries, component discrepancies, inventory, and supplier performance.Research and resolve invoice, billing, credit hold, and payment discrepancies.Lead efforts to investigate complex inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and establish corrective actions.Review, develop, and improve processes and procedures supporting buyer/planner and material handling operations.Oversee special projects involving inventory, vendors, operational challenges, and material availability.Conduct quarterly and annual employee performance reviews.Support process improvement initiatives across the materials organization.Represent department leadership when the General Manager or Director is unavailable.Required QualificationsWe're looking for an experienced aviation materials leader who brings:FAA Part 145 aviation MRO or repair station experience.At least 5 years of manager-level people leadership experience.Experience with combined responsibility across purchasing, materials planning, inventory, parts, stockroom, and/or warehouse operations.Experience supporting time-sensitive aircraft maintenance operations and customer commitments.Strong supplier-management, negotiation, prioritization, and operational problem-solving skills.Experience leading large, multi-functional teams and partnering with senior operational leadership or a General Manager.Approximately 5+ years of experience within buyer/planner, warehouse, stockroom, material handling, or related functions.Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.Strong computer skills, including experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, inventory management systems, and web-based applications.Knowledge of contract interpretation, negotiation, and financial analysis concepts.Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a multi-project environment.Effective written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Preferred QualificationsYou'll stand out if you also bring:Strong knowledge of Repair Station System inventory processes, including cycle counts, perpetual inventory, and work-in-progress inventory audits.Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and their practical application.Knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements related to the packaging and transportation of hazardous materials.Working knowledge of FAA, JAA, TC, and DOT regulations applicable to export shipments.Familiarity with fundamental business law concepts related to offers, acceptance, agreements, contracts, and ownership.Demonstrated success coaching employees, developing talent, and building high-performing teams.Transferable Aviation ExperienceWhile aviation MRO and repair station experience is the primary target, relevant experience may also include:Military aviation supply, logistics, maintenance support, or materials leadership.Commercial aviation maintenance with direct materials leadership responsibility.Aerospace parts or component repair environments involving urgent, time-sensitive operational support.Candidates whose experience is primarily general healthcare or global procurement without comparable aviation MRO operational responsibilities may not align as closely with the requirements of this position.Why Join Us?This isn't simply a materials management position. Your leadership directly influences whether aircraft maintenance teams have what they need to deliver for their customers.Through PDS Tech Commercial, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside an industry-leading aviation organization where operational excellence, safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement matter.In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:Make a visible operational impact in a high-tempo aviation service environment.Lead and develop a large, multi-functional materials team.Work closely with senior leadership and influence critical operational decisions.Solve complex supply chain and inventory challenges that directly affect aircraft availability.Build relationships with suppliers and internal teams across the organization.Strengthen processes and drive continuous improvement.Bring your aviation MRO expertise to an organization where materials leadership plays a critical role in delivering on customer commitments.Pursue an opportunity available through Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire, depending on placement and business needs.Ready to Keep Aviation Moving?If you're an experienced aviation MRO materials leader who can bring together people, suppliers, inventory, and operational priorities to keep aircraft maintenance moving forward, we want to hear from you.Apply today with PDS Tech Commercial and take the next step in your aviation leadership career.