[Remote] Controller - Base Maintenance Material

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. United Airlines is committed to supporting your career while providing top-tier health and wellness benefits. The Controller – Base Maintenance Material will ensure the timely delivery of required materials to support heavy maintenance and modification activities, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to meet aircraft maintenance demands.


Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the fulfillment of all required material to support scheduled maintenance visits
  • Identify material requirements and determine the best method for obtaining materials, utilizing on-hand company inventory and/or best sourcing practices
  • Coordinate and ensure on-hand material availability to meet strict scheduled timelines
  • Source, Purchase, Monitor, Track, Update and Close Purchase Orders as needed to support your Aircraft’s requirements
  • Address and resolve purchase order, paperwork, and shipment discrepancies
  • Setup internal part numbers to accommodate new demand and ensure compliance within our United internal systems
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with our suppliers and internal United repair shops
  • Coordinate and monitor shipping and provide shipping status updates to the necessary customers
  • Transfer, Monitor, Track and Update internal material Stock Transfers as needed to support your Aircraft’s requirements
  • Identify trends and potential supply chain issues and collaborate with business partners to resolve the issue and/or improve the process
  • Coordinate with internal Inventory departments to ensure future inventory plans can support the scheduled maintenance demand moving forward
  • Problem solve and research alternative means to meet demand requirements when needed
  • Coordinate with internal and external business partners to determine the correct part(s) are being requested
  • Ensure compliance with all Corporate and Government regulated manuals
  • Provide management oversight to ensure that the supplier is adhering to its specific contractual terms and conditions
  • Attend all audit and other necessary meetings for the aircraft you are supporting

Skills

  • Associate's Degree in aviation management, supply chain, procurement, business or related fields, or comparable work experience
  • Minimum 2 years' experience in Materials Management, Materials Coordination or Supply Chain
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Strong internal and external communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setting
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
  • Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
  • Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
  • Experience as an AOG or Base Logistics coordinator
  • Aviation knowledge

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Accident & disability
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Commuter
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k)
  • Flight privileges

Company Overview

  • United Airlines is an aviation company that provides information on reservations, bookings, and travel services online. It was founded in 1926, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.united.com.

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