AAR Corp

Manager, Operations

AAR Corp$89K — $105K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent experience (8 years)
  • Experience in operations management within the defense distribution sector
  • Understanding of compliance and export licensing for customer orders
  • Proficiency in inventory management and order processing
  • Strong analytical and process improvement capabilities

Responsibilities

  • Manage Master Part Records efficiently
  • Review customer orders for compliance and export licensing
  • Oversee export and shipping release processes
  • Handle SCRAP inventory management practices
  • Support order management and consignment sales
  • Facilitate support for large customer interfaces
  • Develop and maintain operational documentation, including DTIs and PFCs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Generous paid time off program
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Bonus potential available
Full Job Description
Description

Direct and coordinate activities of operations within the Defense Distributions Business Operations.

This position is based at our Corporate Headquarters in Wood Dale, IL, with a planned relocation to the Merchandise Mart (Chicago) in early 2027.

What you will be responsible for:

  • Managing the Master Part Records.
  • Customer Order review for Compliance and Export Licensing.
  • Exporting and Shipping review and release.
  • SCRAP Inventory Management.
  • Order Management Support.
  • Consignment Sales and Order Management.
  • Support Large Customer interface requirements.
  • Maintain Desk Top Instructions (DTI's), Process Flow Charts (PFC's), and Work instructions (WI).
  • Develop changes and process improvements to IFS, current initiatives:
  • Repair Order Management/Customer Owned material
  • ALI Data Feed Management.
  • Additional Product Line support as required
  • Coordinates and manages a variety of requirements to meet the operational flow and production of the AAR Defense Distribution Business.
  • Including distribution process flow, order management, Export Licensing, Import operations in accordance with policies, principles and procedures established by General Manager to achieve divisional and customer objectives.
  • Develops plans for efficient use of materials and employees.
  • All other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

What you need to be successful in this role:

  • Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:
• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunitie

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $89,900 to $105,900 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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About AAR Corp

AAR Corp is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. AAR's Aviation Services segment provides aftermarket support and services to commercial aviation and government customers worldwide. AAR's Expeditionary Services segment provides products and services supporting the movement of equipment and personnel by the U.S. and foreign governments, and non-governmental organizations. AAR's Intelligent Solutions segment provides technology-driven products and services to the global aviation and aerospace industries. AAR is headquartered in Wood Dale, Illinois.
Learn more about AAR Corp
Size
4,700 employees
Market Cap
$1.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$20.5 million
Founded
1951
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ

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