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Job Description
Position Summary
The Supply Chain Analyst – Purchasing & Sourcing supports the Parts and Services , and Aviation Parts Distribution businesses by focusing on the procurement, sourcing, and material planning of aircraft parts including rotables, repairables, and consumables. This role provides analytical and execution support to Purchasing by evaluating demand, supplier options, lead times, pricing, and availability to ensure material is sourced competitively and delivered in support of customer commitments and AOG requirements.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter that combines strong analytical capability with hands-on purchasing support in a fast-paced, regulated aerospace environment.
Key Responsibilities
Parts Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Develop and maintain rolling forecasts for engine and APU components, including LLPs (Life Limited Parts), rotable pool assets, repairables, and consumables.
- Analyze historical consumption, reliability trends, shop visit schedules, and contractual obligations to drive accurate demand planning.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, and Sales teams to incorporate maintenance schedules, reliability data, and market intelligence into forecasts.
- Support long-term material planning aligned with PBH (Power-by-the-Hour) and time & material programs.
- Utilize statistical forecasting models and predictive analytics to improve forecast accuracy and reduce excess/obsolete inventory
Inventory Analytics & Optimization
- Conduct detailed inventory performance analysis (turns, fill rate, service level, aging, excess & obsolete).
- Optimize safety stock levels based on variability, lead time, and service level targets.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through data-driven decisions on repair vs. replace, pooling, and vendor selection.
- Support rotable asset management, repair cycle time monitoring, and WIP (Work in Progress) analysis.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor material availability, AOG response performance, and working capital impact.
Purchasing & Sourcing Support
- Ensure operational and commercial performance for one or multiple product lines regarding inventory planning and material availability.
- Sourcing and procuring aircraft, engine and APU components
- Supporting the administration of repairs, cores and product line management
- Monitor procurement activities to ensure alignment with production schedules and customer requirements
Supplier & Repair Vendor Coordination
- Track supplier and repair vendor lead times, pricing trends, and delivery commitments
- Support expediting of critical parts, including AOG and field service requirements
- Assist with supplier performance tracking and issue resolution
- Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing agreements, and sourcing notes
- Support supplier selection decisions based on cost, lead time, historical performance, and material condition
- Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues related to delivery, quality, or capacity constraints
Compliance & Aerospace Standards Support
- Reviewing and resolving aircraft component non-conformance issues
- Ensure procurement activities comply with AS/ISO, FAA, EASA, customer, and internal quality requirements
- Support traceability, documentation, shelf-life, and airworthiness requirements for purchased material
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred – Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field of study.
- 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain analytics
- Experience in Aerospace MRO or Aviation Parts Distribution is strongly preferred
- Familiarity with aircraft rotable, repairable, and consumable components
- Understanding of aviation documentation (FAA 8130-3, traceability, shelf life)
- APICS CPIM / CSCP certification a plus
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) and ERP systems (e.g., Corridor, Quantum)
Working Conditions
- Office-based role with frequent interaction with Purchasing, Warehouse, and Operations teams
- May perform other duties as directed by Leadership
- Occasional after-hours support for AOG or critical material requirements