Premier Aviation Services LLC Hiring for Aircraft Materials and Logistics Director Job at Waterford, MI Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION: Aircraft Materials and Logistics Director

About US:

Premier Private Jets is a rapidly growing Part 135 air charter company, operating a fleet of light and medium sized jets. Premier also maintains its own FAR Part 145 certified repair station, AOG division, and just completed a major acquisition. We are currently looking for qualified candidates for an Aircraft Materials and Logistics Director to work at our offices in Waterford Township. Michigan (PTK).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate transportation and movement of required parts
• Sourcing and expediting materials from vendors, creating purchase/exchange orders
• Communicates to Maintenance and Supply Chain material requirements and shortages estimated delivery dates/times
• Heavily engage in planning, purchasing, production, transportation, storage, distribution, and customer service
• Shipping/receiving of required aircraft materials
• Monitoring all moving parts of orders from initial starting point to final destination and communicating status updates and changes to multiple departments and locations
• Performing daily transactions including receiving, part effectivity, inventory transaction, purchase, transfer, and exchange orders
• Directly source items from approved vendors, after factoring in lowest overall cost and time restraints
• Ensure that all aircraft material requirements are communicated, understood, and executed throughout the Supply Chain to include Material Planning, Purchasing, Repair & Warranty and Material Services
• Alert Maintenance of discrepancies and material issues that may impact the maintenance operation and work to develop solutions
• Develop and utilize inventory control processes, ensuring accurate accountability and availability of materials
• Train and develop direct reports on functionalities, inventory control, receiving & shipping, and sourcing procedures
• Monitor removal and shipment of core rental and lease returns to ensure maximum repair and inventory efficiency
• Coordinate transportation and shipping logistics for critical materials as required, including working with counter-to-counter couriers, heavy freight and internal shipment methods as appropriate
• Assist with maintenance materials/parts inventory analysis
• Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, vendors, and freight forwarders
• Gather and analyze information on supplier/vendor performance to determine program success
• Confer with Maintenance to forecast demand and implement supply strategies to ensure availability of materials
• Receive materials, ensuring material matches the accompanying documentation, examining material for shortages, overages and obvious damage, and preparing related documentation
• All other duties are reasonably requested by the Director of Maintenance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Aviation, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years of Aviation supply chain experience
• Familiarity with international shipping regulations (U. S. Customs)
• Strong analytical, research, data processing, and computer skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite
• Capable of multi-tasking several projects and tasks
• Must provide support for a 24/7 operation available on day-shifts, night-shifts, and weekends
• Strong oratory and written skills will be required to participate and communicate on daily/weekly conference calls
• EBis software proficiency a plus
• Must possess strong negotiation and follow-up skills
• Part 135 and/or Part 145 experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include Medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance and 401k
• Must submit to drug screen and background check.
• Relocation assistance available