Materials AOG Coordinator

Working at Breeze Airways is an exciting endeavor and a serious commitment to bring “The World’s Nicest Airline” to life. We work cross-functionally with truly awesome Team Members to deliver on our mission: “To make the world of travel simple, affordable, and convenient. Improving our guests travel experience using technology, ingenuity and kindness.” Breeze is hiring- join us! The Materials Aircraft On Ground (AOG) Coordinator reports to the Materials Manager and is responsible for the sourcing and coordinating logistics of critical parts requirements to minimize aircraft unscheduled ground time.  This entails sourcing aircraft parts, transfer of parts, initiating purchase orders and borrow agreements, exchange orders, expediting existing orders. Here's what you'll do Procure and ensure timely delivery of materials to meet AOG requirements in order to avoid the negative operational and fiscal impact from delays or cancellations resulting from parts Oversee all material requirements during AOG situations Coordinate MEL, CDL, and NEF materials requirements with Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) to ensure parts are available to support maintenance schedule Follow up to ensure supplier and delivery commitments are met Coordinate and expedite transfer of parts Expedite open purchase orders Coordinate the acquisition of loaner parts from other airlines Create borrow and rental orders Review billing for accuracy Track and control all loaned and borrowed parts Ensure all borrowed parts are returned to the appropriate provider as required Minimize borrowing events and the duration of each event to control cost Supervise the movement of parts via the domestic and international transportation network Ensure the most effective shipping strategies are in place to expedite the delivery of parts and lower the cost of transportation and increase efficiency of transfers within Materials Serve as liaison between Maintenance Operations Control, Planning, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Repair/Warranty teams Participate in the daily Operations meetings to communicate status of requested materials Provide all required departments with current status of open requisitions and purchase orders Review all purchase requisitions for content, accuracy, interchangeability, and the level of urgency Monitor current stock levels and usages, to determine the necessity of requests Coordinate and communicate with Materials Receiving on receipt of purchase orders; resolve any discrepancies with vendors on quantity, pricing, or documentation Evaluate purchases to ensure compliance with all Federal Regulations and Breeze policies regarding quality, documentation, and traceability Seek out and evaluate new sources of supply vendors to achieve cost reduction goals without impacting quality and delivery Identify opportunities for cost savings and service improvements Perform any other duties as required or directed by the Materials Manager Ensure productivity, safety, and quality goals are achieved through a process of continuous process improvement Assist in the recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training of Team Members Achieve performance measures and adhere to established standards in conjunction with Breeze Aviation Group Values of Safety, Kindness, Integrity, Ingenuity, and Excellence Here's what you'll need to be successful Minimum Qualifications 3+ years of experience in airline/aviation materials handling or procurement 2+ years of purchasing experience and/or inventory planning and logistics General understanding of FAA regulations, including FAR part 121 operations Must be able to pass a ten-year background check and obtain an airport security badge Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record High-performance orientation, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize projects, meet deadlines, and maintain flexibility Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills Self-starter must have a positive attitude and strong desire for success Complete projects on time with minimal supervision, ability to work varied hours when necessary to meet deadlines Preferred Qualifications 4-year degree Previous supervisory or lead experience Previous experience with sourcing and managing materials for AOG events Purchasing and supply management professional certification TRAX experience Skills/Talents Strong computer skills including familiarity with Excel Ability to lead a team during a shift to ensure all duties and tasks are being accomplished Must be a self-starter Strong negotiation skills Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Must be able to work independently and in a team environment Ability to perform effectively in a virtual environment with minimal supervision Must have the ability to work with a wide variety of personalities and levels of personnel within and outside the company Must possess the ability to handle difficult situations whilst maintaining a calm demeanor Must be willing to operate in a 24/7 environment Exemplifies Breeze’s safety culture, values, and mission Perks of the Job Health, Vision and Dental Health Savings Account with Breeze Employee Match 401K with Breeze Employee Match PTO Travel on Breeze and other Airlines too! Breeze Airways provides equal employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Breeze Airways will never request your Social Security Number, Driver’s License or Date of Birth on our job postings. Job Postings requesting any or all of this information should be regarded as a scam. To ensure you are applying to an actual Breeze Airways posting, please apply online at http://www.flybreeze.com  then click “Careers” at the bottom of the page. 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