Strategic Sourcing & Planning

Miami-Dade County, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GA Telesisis a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace serve over 2000 customers including airlines original equipment manufacturers maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) providers and suppliers worldwide with 31 leasing sales distribution and MRO operations in 19 countries. At GA Telesis our core business is integrated aviation solutions and our mission is customer success.

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Planningprofessional who handles the forward-looking control of material availabilityfor the MRO operation. This role is responsible for forecasting material demand setting inventory models (min/max safety stock) planning long-term and bulk purchases and managing strategic supplier relationships to ensure critical parts are available when needed.
This role does notplace operational day-to-day purchase orders or manage the stockroom. It provides the strategy guardrails and visibility that Purchasing and Operations execute against.

**Important Notice:
Eligibility Requirement: Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents will be considered for this position.

Responsibilities:

Forecasting what materials and spares will be needed to support maintenance and overhaul schedules
Defining and maintaining inventory policies (min/max safety stock reorder logic)
Planning long-term bulk and life-of-program buys for critical and long-lead items
Managing supplier relationships from a volume lead-time and availabilityperspective
Identifying and mitigating material risk before it impacts maintenance events
Representing Supply Chain in Tri-Party OEM/Customer/GA Telesis calls discussing material availability

Key Responsibilities:
Forecasting & Inventory Strategy

Develop and maintain material forecasts aligned to maintenance demand
Set and adjust inventory targets for rotables consumables and long-lead components
Balance availability risk and inventory investment
Monitor and address excess slow-moving and obsolete inventory

Supplier & Supply Strategy

Lead supplier discussions related to forecasts capacity planning lead times Hardware kits and long-term commitments
Align suppliers to expected demand and availability requirements
Partner with Purchasing to support sourcing and commercial execution with forward-looking supply intelligence

Cross-Functional Leadership

Work closely with Purchasing Stockroom Program Management and Engineering
Provide clear material direction and priorities to execution teams
Act as escalation point for material availability risks and conflicts

Reporting & Visibility

Provide regular reporting on inventory health coverage shortages and supply risk
Communicate upcoming constraints long-lead risks and provisioning mitigation plans to leadership

Qualifications:

Knowledge of FAA/EASA regulatory requirements impacting MRO sourcing and inventory planning
Hands-on experience with demand forecasting material planning and inventory optimization
Ability to analyze spend data KPIs and supplier performance metrics
Experience managing supplier relationships including OEMs repair vendors and distributors
Familiarity with AOG support repair turn-time (TAT) and critical parts availability
Strong collaboration skills with engineering maintenance logistics and finance teams
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP Oracle AMOS Trax or similar)
Experience supporting budget planning cost control and make-vs-buy decisions
Ability to work in a fast-paced regulated environment with shifting priorities
Strong communication problem-solving and decision-making skills

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Required Experience:

Manager

GA Telesisis a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace serve over 2000 customers including airlines original equipment manufacturers maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) providers and suppliers worldwide with 31 leasing sales distribution and MRO operations in 19...

Forecasting what materials and spares will be needed to support maintenance and overhaul schedules
Defining and maintaining inventory policies (min/max safety stock reorder logic)
Planning long-term bulk and life-of-program buys for critical and long-lead items
Managing supplier relationships from a volume lead-time and availabilityperspective
Identifying and mitigating material risk before it impacts maintenance events
Representing Supply Chain in Tri-Party OEM/Customer/GA Telesis calls discussing material availability

Key Responsibilities:
Forecasting & Inventory Strategy

Develop and maintain material forecasts aligned to maintenance demand
Set and adjust inventory targets for rotables consumables and long-lead components
Balance availability risk and inventory investment
Monitor and address excess slow-moving and obsolete inventory

Supplier & Supply Strategy

Lead supplier discussions related to forecasts capacity planning lead times Hardware kits and long-term commitments
Align suppliers to expected demand and availability requirements
Partner with Purchasing to support sourcing and commercial execution with forward-looking supply intelligence

Cross-Functional Leadership

Work closely with Purchasing Stockroom Program Management and Engineering
Provide clear material direction and priorities to execution teams
Act as escalation point for material availability risks and conflicts

Reporting & Visibility

Provide regular reporting on inventory health coverage shortages and supply risk
Communicate upcoming constraints long-lead risks and provisioning mitigation plans to leadership

Qualifications:

Knowledge of FAA/EASA regulatory requirements impacting MRO sourcing and inventory planning
Hands-on experience with demand forecasting material planning and inventory optimization
Ability to analyze spend data KPIs and supplier performance metrics
Experience managing supplier relationships including OEMs repair vendors and distributors
Familiarity with AOG support repair turn-time (TAT) and critical parts availability
Strong collaboration skills with engineering maintenance logistics and finance teams
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP Oracle AMOS Trax or similar)
Experience supporting budget planning cost control and make-vs-buy decisions
Ability to work in a fast-paced regulated environment with shifting priorities
Strong communication problem-solving and decision-making skills