Materials Manager

flyExclusive; Kinston (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401k matching

Career growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

flyExclusive seeks a Materials Manager to coordinate the flow of aircraft components and services, ensuring on-time delivery while minimizing inventory and costs. The role oversees AOG support, stock and indirect procurement, project procurement and material planning to support operational needs.

You will analyze data, negotiate favorable terms, and collaborate with Maintenance, Customer Service, Sales, and Safety to align procurement with company goals.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration.
• 3+ years Aerospace/Aeronautics experience with Part 145 or Part 135.
• Proven leadership and management background.
• Experience with vendor and inventory management software.
• Proven ability to negotiate to achieve best value and collaborate.
• Ability to make important decisions in a high-pressure environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Background check including verification of prior employment and education may be required.

Responsibilities

• Implement purchasing/procurement policies and processes aligned with company growth and delivery timelines.
• Address material shortages, delays or quality issues proactively.
• Manage supplier relationships including screening, selection, negotiations, and performance monitoring.
• Negotiate purchasing contracts and oversee end-to-end purchasing processes.
• Partner with Maintenance, Customer Service, Sales, Safety and other departments on supply chain matters.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities and improve supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Forecasting

Excel skills

Data analysis

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Job Details

• Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Kinston, NC - Kinston, NC 28504Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Warehouse

About flyExclusive

Exclusive flyExclusive is one of the fastest-growing private aviation companies in the country — and we are just getting started. We operate a modern, curated fleet and deliver a world-class experience to our customers, backed by a team that holds itself to the highest standards of safety, service, and operational excellence. From our roots in Kinston, North Carolina to our expanding Raleigh headquarters, we are building something the industry has not seen before.

Why flyExclusive?

As we continue to build a leading aviation brand, nothing is more critical to this mission than the talented professionals that make up flyExclusive. We’re more than just a private jet company. We go beyond the industry standard to create a uniquely detailed customer experience that is visible throughout all our departments, from our software design and fleet coordinator teams to our pilots and technicians. If you are looking for people who motivate others around them, and build relationships that create trust and open communication, you will find that here. The people at flyExclusive create a culture of positivity and aren't afraid to make decisions for the good of their team and the company. If that sounds like you, come and work with us at flyExclusive!

We offer competitive pay within the aviation industry, generous time off with flexible scheduling, a great benefits package including 401k matching, relocation assistance, and career growth opportunities!

• We offer competitive pay within the aviation industry,
• generous time off with flexible scheduling,
• a great benefits package including 401k matching,
• relocation assistance,
• and career growth opportunities!

Job Summary

The Materials Manager is responsible for coordinating and controlling the flow of aircraft components and services to ensure efficient, accurate and on-time delivery to internal and external customers while minimizing inventory and logistic costs. This role overseas the AOG support, stock and indirect procurement, project procurement and material planning activities. The Material Manager contributes to the organization’s financial and operational performance by applying analytical, forecasting and negotiation skills to procure goods, materials and services on favorable terms while supporting operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement purchasing/procurement policies and processes that supports company growth objectives and operational requirements related to cost, quality, and delivery timelines
• Proactively addresses material shortages, delays or quality issues.
• Manage supplier relationships including vendor screening, selection, negotiations, and supplier performance monitoring, and continuous improvements.
• Negotiate purchasing contracts; resolve order discrepancies, grievance, and invoice issue and overseeing end-to-end purchasing process
• Partner with departments such as Maintenance, Customer Service, Sales, Safety, and other department on supply chain matters
• Evaluating spend activities to identify opportunities for cost reductions, efficiency, improvements, and enhanced supplier performance
• Communicate regularly with management regarding the efficient flow of goods and services affecting the operations
• Supervising purchasing personnel, providing direction, delegation, training, and performance management
• Working closely with the Director, Supply Chain Management to ensure procurement agreements align with company goals and compliance requirements
• Promote a positive organizational culture in conducting business, decision making and performance management to influence work attitudes and enhance job satisfaction
• Maintain accurate and procurement data in the ERP system
• Coordinate with Account Payables to ensure invoices are properly approved and paid in a timely manner.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Excel and financial skills
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy
• Highly organized and able to handle large amounts of data with strong attention to detail
• Planning and decision-making abilities
• Negotiation and collaboration skills
• The ability to analyze technical data
• Exceptional mathematical and multitasking skills
• The ability to schedule and manage people and projects
• Being a self-starter who is highly motivated with strong initiative
• Interpersonal skills with an emphasis on strong communication skills in both oral and written forms
• Supervisory Responsibilities Management, direction, and supervision of assigned personnel to include determining training requirements and monitoring for completion.

Work Environment

Typical office and warehouse environment with frequent interruptions.

Exposure to loud noises including but not limited to airplane machinery and jet engines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical Semands

• Ability to see and hear clearly
• Ability to read, comprehend, and speak English clearly
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 75 pounds

Dress Code and Uniform

Well-groomed appearance

Adherence to department dress code

EEO Statement

flyExclusive does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, status as a parent, marital status, political affiliation, or retaliation based on prior protected EEO activity.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
• 3 + years Aerospace/ Aeronautics with Part 145 or Part 135 experience
• Proven leadership and management background
• Working experience with vendor and inventory management software
• Proven ability to negotiate to achieve best value. Evidence of the ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to make important decisions in a high pressure environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including verification of prior employment, education, criminal history, and other relevant factors to determine job suitability