Responsibilities for this Position

Jet Aviation Staffing - Materials Planner

Location: LA, US
Job Category: VIP Completions & Large Refurbishments
Career Level: Technicians / Crew
Requisition Id: 2759

Behind every seamless journey, is the perfect team. Since 1983, Jet Aviation Staffing has been supporting the industrys most prominent aviation companies by attracting and placing top talent. With thousands of direct hire placements of crew members, maintenance professionals, support staff, management and executive positions, and many more disciplines, we continue to perfect the art of staffing. When you want to find the very best career opportunity, you can rely on a team of dedicated professionals. On behalf of our external customers, Jet Aviation Staffing upholds in-depth and extensive standards to ensure we are recommending the best talent. Dedicated to the details, our expertise ensures a perfect career opportunity match for each of our candidates and a seamless experience for our customer.

The Completions Materials Planner supports and reports the Sr. Director of Planning. The Materials Planner role encompasses the procurement of materials, goods, services, and equipment required for various type of Aircraft as well as requirements for all other departments within the company. The Materials Planner shall always keep the best interest of the company and the customer in mind while executing business goals and must do so with integrity. Materials Planner will always represent the company in a professional manner.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for the planning and administration, at optimum balance of cost, quality, and supplier service of material required to support aircraft maintenance.

Communicate and resolve Aircraft material issues with Engineering, Maintenance, Maintenance Planning, and Quality Control.

Perform material requirements planning through high interaction/coordination with manufacturing personnel and external suppliers.

Working with Procurement on entering purchase orders and following up on open POs.

Procure and document aircraft and non-aircraft related goods/materials in accordance with all laws, governmental regulations using company methods and processes and following company approval and authorization policy guidelines.

Negotiate with vendors to ensure the best value is being offered.

Execute, monitor, and expedite Purchase Orders.

Assist in the development and execution of WSAs, NDAs and MSAs.

Participate in the development of company and customer needs, specifications, proposals and selection of vendors.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Purchasing Department and the company.

Coordinate with requests any specifications for requirements.

Report issues regarding vendor performance, cost, quality and delivery to Director of Sales Support and Programs.

Work with other departments to assist in the management of inventory requirements, level of stock and one-time purchases.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Sr. Director of Planning.

Critical partnerships include:

Project Managers

Quality Control

Sales

Quality Assurance

Planning and Production Control

Materials Management

Purchasing

Engineering

Finance

Customer Representatives

Qualifications

REQUIRED

5+ years Materials Planning experience.

Associate or Bachelors degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, or Technical field.

DESIRED

Aviation Industry experience.

Strong organization, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.

Experience with integrated systems such as Corridor. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) programs.

Understand and comply with company processes and best practices.

Ability to demonstrated continuous improvement.

Knowledge of production and project management.

Demonstrate high ethical standards and strong problem-solving skills.

Work in a Team setting; working respectfully, positively, and energetically.

Experience working in cross-functional teams.

Must be result driven and detail oriented.

Working Conditions

The work is performed in an office environment, aircraft hangar, at the departure gate or on the aircraft parking ramp.

Physical Activity/Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is considered MEDIUM work.

Requires frequent walking, standing and/or climbing.

Are expected to work through specially designed airframe, engine and undercarriage openings while standing on ladders or scaffolds; to use hoists and lifts; required precision instruments and other necessary tools.

Exposure to climate changes normally experienced in an aviation repair facility.

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching.

Lift up to 50 pounds.

Standing.

Repetitive movements of arms and hands.

Sit with back supported.

Jet Aviation provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (EEO status). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.

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