What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Covington Aircraft?
Position: Aviation Supply Chain Manager
Location: Okmulgee, OK
Fulltime - Monday-Friday – 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Position Summary
Covington Aircraft is seeking an experienced Aviation Supply Chain Manager to oversee the end-to-end material lifecycle for aircraft engine maintenance events in our MRO facility. This role is responsible for customer quoting, procurement, inventory management, parts tracking, and final invoicing while ensuring material availability supports production schedules and customer turnaround times.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare customer quotations for engine maintenance, including labor, parts, repairs, and outside services.
• Manage procurement of aircraft engine parts, repairs, and vendor services.
• Track engine components throughout the maintenance process, from quote through final invoice.
• Coordinate material availability with production, planning, engineering, and quality teams.
• Monitor supplier performance, negotiate pricing, and manage delivery schedules.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and optimize material availability.
• Reconcile material costs and prepare accurate customer invoices.
• Track KPIs including material availability, supplier performance, inventory accuracy, quote accuracy, and engine turnaround time (TAT).
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, lead time, and overall supply chain efficiency.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Aviation, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years of supply chain, procurement, or materials management experience.
• Aviation MRO or aircraft engine experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with quoting, procurement, inventory management, and customer invoicing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Pentagon 2000SQL experience is a plus).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple engine events simultaneously.
Physical Requirements
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to navigate various locations and settings of the company
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-80 pounds
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle
Benefits
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) Retirement plan
Covington Aircraft – is an Equal Opportunity Employer: all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. ronda@covingtonaircraft.com
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
To apply go to company website – www.covingtonaircraft.com
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