Director – Asset Strategy

JOB SUMMARY

Aer Cap Materials, Inc. is hiring a Director – Asset Strategy to lead a team responsible for airframe and engine asset planning. This role oversees inventory planning, analysis and management, asset valuations for acquisitions, optimal sales pricing, global inventory execution, market trend analysis for current and potential asset types, and recommendations for business changes as needed.

• Develop a deep understanding of market dynamics and trends to inform asset strategy and business recommendations.
• Manage and update valuation models as needed in response to market changes.
• Review and approve asset valuations for acquisition opportunities.
• Critically analyze assets to identify optimal configuration, condition and commercial positioning.

• Develop and manage pricing strategy for existing and potential inventory, including defining and monitoring inventory by sales velocity.
• Develop sales forecasts for inventory, measure performance against plan and respond to variances by asset type using back-testing methodology.
• Measure and report asset performance monthly, identify areas of focus, review metrics with management and assign action items.
• Maintain SOX compliance for the pricing, forecasting and back-testing processes.

• Determine optimal inventory levels and global placement to meet customer demand.
• Use market insight to support asset planning in coordination with Sales and Acquisitions, including current and future customer demand and market availability.
• Identify components and drive speculative purchases to supplement inventory and meet unique customer requirements.
• Determine and manage new product entry and existing inventory exit strategies.

• Analyze inventory through SOX-compliant processes to support quarterly impairment reviews.
• Review and approve disassembly reconciliations.
• Determine and oversee policies for pricing, credits, sales adjustments, warranties and exchanges.

Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related aviation experience.
• Asset management experience in the aviation industry, preferably in the USM market.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical skills and financial acumen.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to manage people and lead a team responsible for Asset Strategy and Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects, responsibilities and competing priorities.
• Customer-focused approach with a strong track record of supporting internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions to resolve business challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willing and able to travel, including on short notice.

• Challenging job in a dynamic business environment.
• Interesting colleagues with different backgrounds from all over the world.
• An opportunity to become part of the dynamic world of aircraft finance with the largest aircraft lessor in the world.
• An attractive employment package with a competitive salary and excellent working conditions.