Analyst, AOG Logistics

Supports Aircraft on Ground (AOG), Maintenance and Supply Chain with critical part requirements by fulfilling variable demands that impact the operation. Analyzes need and sources aircraft parts, initiates purchase orders, expedites existing orders and coordinates logistics to meet immediate and future requirements.

Responsibilities

Provides 24/7 first response to Maintenance and Maintenance Control on AOG material requirements; Analyzes, recommends and coordinates the most cost effective and time efficient movement of parts and materials to support operational needs; Provides strategic optimization of all line allocations to ensure maximum material coverage for rotable, repairable, expendable and critically stocked items; Provides management with accurate and timely analytics and metrics regarding critical parts; Analyzes trends in departmental purchase orders, reviews minimum/maximum levels and notifies Inventory Planning of needed adjustments; Provides input and feedback on initial and on-going provisioning for active fleets; Coordinates with contracted maintenance providers to solve aircraft discrepancies at stations without Republic maintenance; Coordinates and plans parts requirements for overnight aircraft maintenance and daytime work; Coordinates with Warranty and Repair expeditor to expedite parts and materials from repair; Reviews inventory levels of critical parts at bases daily and restocks them; Coordinates the movement of aircraft engines to and from bases and vendors; Verifies accuracy of requested parts and identifies cross reference and interchangeable parts, consulting Engineering for approval; Identifies opportunities for cost savings and service improvements; Provides timely customer service to Maintenance Control, Purchasing, MRO Managers, Planning and Material Services; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, or 4 or more years of experience in airline industry, supply chain or related area as a substitute; Familiar with Microsoft Office products and dashboards; Able to analyze cost drivers and develop/implement cost reduction strategies; Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and apply logical thinking and mathematical formulas to draw valid conclusions; Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Electronic Manuals and governmental regulations; Ability to handle simultaneous projects and adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment; Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, holidays and days off; Able to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals; Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, internal customers and suppliers; Able to solve practical problems with a variety of concrete variables where limited standardization exists

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Aviation, Supply Chain, Materials Management or Purchasing; Prefer at least 3 years of experience in airline industry