Materials Manager

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Kinston, NC - Kinston, NC 28504

Position Type:
Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Travel Percentage :
Up to 25%
Job Shift: Day Job Category:
Warehouse

fly Exclusive 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.

As we continue to build a leading aviation brand, nothing is more critical to this mission than the talented professionals that make up fly Exclusive. 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 fly Exclusive create a culture of positivity and aren't afraid to make decisions for the good of their team and the company.

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.

• 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.

• 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…