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Materials Manager

GA Telesis

Job Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 28 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industrieswith a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2000 customers including airlines original equipment manufacturers maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) Telesis Ecosystem is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis our core business is integrated aviation solutions and our mission is customer success.

We are seeking a skilled and strategic Materials Manager to oversee the procurement inventory and distribution of materials at our Composite Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. The Materials Manager will ensure an efficient flow of materials to support production schedules comply with industry regulations and maintain cost-effective inventory levels.

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

Responsibilities:

Plan organize and control inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted production while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
Monitor and analyze stock usage patterns to optimize reorder points and quantities and maintain regular cycle counts.

Ensure compliance with FAA EASA AS9110 or other applicable regulatory requirements in all materials management processes.
Maintain documentation and traceability for all materials used in MRO operations.

Supervise and lead the purchasing and stockroom teams providing training mentorship and performance evaluations.
Foster a culture of accountability safety and continuous improvement within the department.

Collaborate with production engineering and quality teams to align material availability with repair schedules understand workflows and implement solutions.
Create and maintain material forecasts based on production and market trends.

Utilize ERP/MRP systems to manage material workflows and generate reports.
Develop and track key performance metrics such as inventory turns material availability and procurement cycle times and identify opportunities for improvement.
Track supplier and Service Level Agreement (SLA) performance and provide performance feedback

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration or related field.
5 years of experience in materials management preferably within an MRO or aviation environment.

Proficiency in Quantum Control and Excel.
Familiarity with lean principles and inventory management techniques.
Strong knowledge of FAA/EASA regulations and requirements for material traceability.

Leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead teams preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

Analytical thinking: Synthesize complex information; conduct statistical analysis.
Problem solving: Identify and resolve issues promptly; analyze information skillfully.
Communication: Present clearly and persuasively; strong interpersonal skills in group and 1-on-1 settings.
Delegation: Assign tasks empower teams and set clear expectations.
Leadership: Inspire and motivate; accept and act on feedback.
Judgment: Make timely sound decisions in the companys best interest.
Planning/Organizing: Prioritize plan and execute work efficiently.
Teamwork: Foster collaboration to achieve company goals.
Creativity: Encourage innovative solutions and broaden perspectives. Dare to try.
Accountability & Collaboration: Build a culture of responsibility and continuous development.
Persistence: Ensure follow-through in driving execution. Dont give up be resilient.
Directness: Communicate openly and constructively even in challenging situations.
Integrity: High level of commitment to safety and compliance.