Controller - Base Maintenance Material

United Airlines, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in aviation, supply chain, procurement, or related fields, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years of experience in Materials Management or Supply Chain
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Reliable and punctual attendance required

Responsibilities

  • Fulfill all material requirements for scheduled maintenance
  • Identify material needs and determine best sourcing methods
  • Ensure availability of materials to meet strict timelines
  • Source, purchase, monitor, and close purchase orders as necessary
  • Address and resolve discrepancies in purchase orders and shipments
  • Establish internal part numbers for new demands and compliance
  • Develop relationships with suppliers and internal repair shops
  • Monitor shipping status and provide updates to stakeholders
  • Track and update internal stock transfers as needed
  • Identify supply chain trends and collaborate on improvements
  • Coordinate with inventory departments for future planning
  • Problem solve to meet demand when required
  • Ensure compliance with Corporate and Government regulations
  • Oversee supplier contractual adherence and attend necessary meetings

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic aviation environment
  • Possibility of remote work flexibility
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
  • Chance to build lasting relationships with industry suppliers and partners
  • Involvement in critical operational activities supporting aircraft maintenance
Full Job Description
Description

A successful Controller - Base Maintenance Material will support the efficient completion of heavy maintenance and modification activity by ensuring the timely delivery of required materials.

  • Responsible for the fulfillment of all required material to support scheduled maintenance visits
  • Identify material requirements and determine the best method for obtaining materials, utilizing on-hand company inventory and/or best sourcing practices
  • Coordinate and ensure on-hand material availability to meet strict scheduled timelines
  • Source, Purchase, Monitor, Track, Update and Close Purchase Orders as needed to support your Aircraft's requirements
  • Address and resolve purchase order, paperwork, and shipment discrepancies
  • Setup internal part numbers to accommodate new demand and ensure compliance within our United internal systems
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers and internal United repair shops
  • Coordinate and monitor shipping and provide shipping status updates to the necessary customers
  • Transfer, Monitor, Track and Update internal material Stock Transfers as needed to support your Aircraft's requirements
  • Identify trends and potential supply chain issues and collaborate with business partners to resolve the issue and/or improve the process
  • Coordinate with internal Inventory departments to ensure future inventory plans can support the scheduled maintenance demand moving forward
  • Problem solve and research alternative means to meet demand requirements when needed
  • Coordinate with internal and external business partners to determine the correct part(s) are being requested
  • Ensure compliance with all Corporate and Government regulated manuals
  • Provide management oversight to ensure that the supplier is adhering to its specific contractual terms and conditions
  • Attend all audit and other necessary meetings for the aircraft you are supporting


Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Associate's Degree in aviation management, supply chain, procurement, business or related fields, or comparable work experience
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Materials Management, Materials Coordination or Supply Chain
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Strong internal and external communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position


What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Experience as an AOG or Base Logistics coordinator
  • Aviation knowledge

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