Material Operations Specialist

Position Summary:

Ensure accurate material identification, placement and expiration status for all aircraft material inventory.  Audit and update reports to maintain current and accurate data.  Liaison with the ramp and main warehouse teams to ensure inventory needs are handled.

Major Job Accountabilities:

• Receiving, binning, shipping and issuing of aircraft parts.
• Create Repair Orders for unserviceable parts as directed by Repairs Department and current contracts.
• Ensure parts are available for daily maintenance workload.
• Process serviceable and unserviceable part returns.
• Perform Flight Spares Kit inventories to ensure adequate supplies are available.
• Perform Level 2 receiving inspection functions on behalf of Quality Control under the oversight of Material Operations Supervisor including signing off of materials in the parts tracking system.
• Assist in the review of Dangerous Goods (DG)
• Execute monthly and weekly tasks such as Calibration & Shelf-Life review, Cycle/Inventory counts.
• Maintain and update inventory in the material operations system in a timely manner.
• Monitor shipping and station supplies, identify shortages and requirements and report this information to the Supervisor.
• Coordinate with HDQ Materials on parts required for assigned maintenance tasks at assigned station to ensure adequate stock.
• Review data reports as of shift change, identify inconsistencies and input updates required.
• Run audit reports to identify material expiration dates and pull items to be addressed.
• Liaison between the ramp and main warehouses to ensure the required inventory meets the needs of the business operations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma
• Minimum 3 to 4 years’ experience in inventory, warehousing, distribution or related field.
• Previous airline experience.
• Previous experience with computer based inventory systems preferred.
• Successful completion of level 2 inspection training and test
• Must have clean driving record and possess valid driver license
• Must be able to pass ten year background check and obtain airport security badge

Skills:

• Strong computer skills including familiarity with Excel and Outlook

Special demands:

• Subject to call back, standby, and working flexible hours, weekends, holidays and extended hours.
• Ability to travel as required supporting operational needs.
• Frequent: lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling moderately heavy weight objects (up to 70 pounds); controlling or driving materials handling equipment in a congested warehouse environment. Occasional: driving through city traffic to make pick-ups and deliveries, or conduct field inventories.