JOB TITLE: Materials Planner

DEPARTMENT: Materials

REPORTS TO: Materials Manager

LOCATION: Ypsilanti, MI - YIP

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Monitor Flight Schedule and MX Schedule of aircraft for planned MX events.
• Review Parts Consumption Forecast 30-180 days out to collect data of open parts requirements.
• Ensure parts and/or materials are available at planned stations three or more days prior to the planned MX event.
• Coordinate with the Repairs department in advance for items that are out for repair that will need to be expedited.
• Negotiate with vendors during the procurement of parts process.
• Communicate with Inventory Control on findings of possible future shortages based off part requirements.
• Issue pick slips for parts on hand at planned station prior to MX planned event.
• Perform stock transfers as needed utilizing the AMOS Database Transfer Order process and communicating with Stores personnel during and after the process if required.
• Closely monitor and follow-up on moving materials for Planned Events from Origin to Destination.
• Work closely with Maintenance Planning regarding open requirements that may require additional data to source or more time required which may require pushing the event at a later date.
• Coordinate with Materials Management for pre-approvals if a rotable part is required to be transferred from a MX Line Station for a planned MX Event in OSC.
• Effectively prioritize tasks while ensuring attention to details is exercised.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Inventory Control Supervisor or Materials Manager.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate; some college and/or technical school desirable.

Aviation experience preferred w/ background in navigating and using Inventory Management databases. Microsoft Office experience is required, including Excel, Outlook and Word. Proficient communication skills is a must.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, write and understand spoken and written English. Ability to create / write routine reports and correspondence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Employee will perform duties in a(n) office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers.