Rotable Pool Inventory Manager

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The Rotable Pool Manager is a strategic and critical role responsible for the end‑to‑end management of the rotable asset inventory. This includes overseeing rotable pools that support both Power By the Hour (PBH) contracts and Ad‑Hoc Standard Exchange programs. The manager is tasked with ensuring the availability of rotable assets to meet customer maintenance, repair, and overhaul demands while proactively driving core unit recovery and assessing the long‑term health and financial viability of the entire pool.

Located in a suburb just outside the Dallas‑Fort Worth metropolitan area, the Airbus Helicopters U.S. regional headquarters is home to more than 1,000 employees. The environment rewards teamwork, innovation, and a commitment to operational excellence.

• Competitive base salary, incentive compensation, retirement savings plan, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off including personal time, holidays, and a generous parental leave program.
• Comprehensive health and welfare coverage: medical (traditional and high‑deductible), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), and supplemental benefits.
• Global Leadership University and unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses for skill development and career progression.

• Rotable Pool and Inventory Management
  • Lead the management of the rotable pool inventory, ensuring adequate coverage for scheduled and unscheduled removals.
  • Analyze raw data to identify cost drivers, improve stock accuracy, and reduce inventory/logistics cost while mitigating performance risks.
  • Conduct proactive pool health assessments based on existing and future contracts to identify and address potential shortages.
  • Determine inventory obsolescence and develop strategies for disposition or alternative use of aging assets.
  • Prepare robust business cases for new asset acquisition to support contract needs and replace obsolete stock.
  • Develop and maintain a robust inventory process, establishing min/max stock levels for all components.
  • Collaborate with MRO functions to analyze forecast data across multiple horizons (6 months, 12 months, 3 years) to inform sizing exercises.
  • Adjust pool levels based on key performance indicators such as scrap rates, core recovery rates, and repair turnaround times.
  • Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of computer systems and databases for efficient material management and alternate part identification.
• Core Unit Recovery and Follow‑up
  • Serve as the primary interface to internal MRO shops and customer‑facing departments regarding core returns.
  • Actively monitor the return of core units to ensure payback for both PBH and Standard Exchange contracts.
  • Ensure timely recovery of core units to meet OEM and third‑party MRO warranty claim deadlines.
  • Track overdue cores and manage billing of applicable late penalties to customers.
  • Maintain a comprehensive “Cores Due In” report to track all outstanding cores.
  • Provide regular analysis of core recovery data (monthly/quarterly), including outstanding cores, expected due dates, and identification of late cores.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to support timely recovery and update status upon receipt.
• Metrics Management and Reporting
  • Support and lead the creation and maintenance of KPI reports and presentations for MRO and pool performance.
  • Conduct detailed data analysis to provide insights into pool utilization, core recovery effectiveness, and inventory health.
  • Develop and sustain internal reporting that provides visibility into the status and value of the rotable pool.

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (required).
  • Master’s degree (preferred).
• Experience
  • Five (5) years in Customer Service, Technical Support, or related field within…