Aviation Rotables Inventory Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Supply Chain, the Aviation Rotables Inventory Specialist is responsible for the preparation and processing of repair and purchase orders to support Company supply chain operations and requirements. This position supports Company increased asset utilization and inventory optimization objectives. The Rotable Analyst targets timely asset availability by coordinating efforts with repair vendors and suppliers ensuring minimal repair cycle times and purchasing lead times.

These activities promote strong, long-term vendor and customer relationships while contributing to improved financial performance.

• Issue, coordinate and expedite repairs with suppliers to meet required scheduled delivery dates for customers.
• Select approved suppliers based on capabilities, turn times, cost and company objectives.
• Coordinate with operations staff or other personnel to access requirements and deadlines for repair schedules.
• Respond to follow up on supplier correspondence, quotes and other repair issues that may arise.
• Monitor supplier performance and notify management of issues and trends.
• Assist in resolving invoicing and quality-related issues involving repair orders.
• Track and manage obsolete material.
• Maintain database for analyzing existing inventory levels versus forecasted demand. Ensure appropriate levels of sub-components are available to support gear assembly line.
• Based on planned forecast and available inventory, source "as removed" and/or "serviceable" material in lieu of new inventory by coordinating internally and externally to procure parts in the aftermarket.
• May collect, separate, document and arrange for disposition of damaged, obsolete inventory.
• Utilize Excel to import and export data from text files, saved queries, or databases; use advanced features to manage rotable inventory; create pivot tables and charts; format spreadsheets and workbooks for print and presentations.
• Purchase cores and units for the exchange pool, run part numbers on ILS.
• Locate suppliers using sources such as the internet and interview them to gather information about products being ordered.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of customers  needs while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform tasks to the best of one's ability.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
  Required
• Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school):
  Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree (four year college or technical school):
  Preferred

• 3 plus years of experience in related field.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (expert in MS Excel).

• Minimum (1) year experience in a manufacturing or service environment.

Exposed to a shop environment. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• N (Not Applicable) – Activity is not applicable to this position.
• O (Occasionally) – Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• F (Frequently) – Position requires this activity 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• C (Constantly) – Position requires…