What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Specialist position at StandardAero?
Job Description
Materials Specialist
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources and respectful culture support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Materials Specialist, you will plan material requirements and execute purchase orders for complex assemblies, balancing inventory levels with customer delivery commitments.
What You’ll Do
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
About The Team
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
Materials Specialist
Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of
At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources and respectful culture support you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.
As a Materials Specialist, you will plan material requirements and execute purchase orders for complex assemblies, balancing inventory levels with customer delivery commitments.
What You’ll Do
- Create and issue internal orders and other applicable documents to meet parts and material requirements
- Maintain daily shortage report to track orders and communicate status to management.
- Search inventory records or warehouse to determine if material on hand is in sufficient quantity to meet current requirements; creates requisitions for any part shortages.
- Assist with the load/unloading of shipments and assist with the receiving of critical parts
- Reconcile accompanying shipping documents with actual parts and materials received
- Work with purchasing staff and accounts payable to process, track and resolve payment issues.
- Update on-line record systems and participate in cycle counts, perpetual and work-in- progress inventories.
- Prepare parts and coordinates RTV (return to vendor) inventory for non-conformances.
- Utilize supplier Remote Order Entry (ROE) systems and online web sites for placing orders when applicable.
- Maintain files for follow-up on material purchased, expedite orders as needed and update the purchase order with the applicable receipt date
- Expedite parts to ensure that they are in the Facility when needed for maintenance.
- Create and expedite repair orders for customer units or exchange cores.
- Minimum 3 years of experience working in a materials coordination or inventory control capacity.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
- Professional experience working in aerospace/aviation.
- Proficient in AS400, ERP/MRP planning modules and Excel analytics.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong understanding of BOM structures, demand planning and procurement processes.
- Excellent communication and supplier‑relationship skills.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Comprehensive Healthcare Insurance
- 401(k) with a 5% company match, immediately vested
- Paid Time Off accrued from day one
- Quarterly Bonus opportunities
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Career development and cross-training opportunities
Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911
With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.
About The Team
Inclusivity Is Our Standard
It is StandardAero’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy) sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.