Supply Chain Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job title

Supply Chain Specialist

Reports to

Supply Chain Manager

Job Purpose

The Supply Chain Specialist is to acquire and / or Repair material for stock and replenishment to fulfill customer requirements and ensure these parts meet ITS's quality standards.

This is a critical role for the business as it instrumental in the profitability of ITS and reliability to our Customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze inventory requests for stock optimization (Repair vs Buy)
• Maintain optimum inventory levels to support ITS's business goals
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure Purchase / Repair Order compliance
• Analyze stock holdings in global facilities and maintain appropriate stock levels of moving material
• Purchase stock to fulfill customer requirements
• Source supplier and MRO to quality and reliability requirements
• Negotiate with suppliers and MRO's to obtain the best price and terms and ensure quality products are stocked
• Development strategic relationships with potential material sources and MRO's
• Support growth of organizations customer base by ensuring product availability is ready for sale to quickly respond to our customer's needs
• Maintain organizational and operational excellence by upholding company policies and procedures as well as demonstrating a level of professionalism and communication consistent with the expectations of the position
• Increase liquidity by managing your purchased materials and ensuring we purchase at the lowest price
• Aid internal organizations on understanding part availability, market pricing and potential part modifications
• Develop strategies and implement market research activities, including market price and repair averages
• Consistently communicate new information, status on repairs and changes of vendors capabilities to pertinent parties or department
• Support process with vendor approvals and vendor certification update requirements
• Order processing, expediting, and status updates
• Reviewing quotes provided by repair vendors
• Familiarity with Part 43 of the CFRs as well as Order 8130-21
• Become product expert within assigned ATA chapter aimed at increasing the company's knowledge and expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 2+ years Aviation Experience
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to multitask
• Demonstrable aptitude in effective negotiating
• Develops and maintains strong business relationships

Working Conditions

Some travel required : (5%)

Physical Requirements

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.