Role: Global Supply Chain Management Planning Analyst Lead
Site: Alliance, TX
Payband: Managed by Draken HR Office
Reports to: Director of Purchasing and Planning
Supervises: Material Planning Department
Position Description:
The Global Supply Chain Management Material Planning Analyst Lead supports the Draken GSCM, Tech Ops and Finance Departments by establishing, implementing and enforcing an inventory stocking level policy. This role is responsible for maintaining the ownership levels of all Draken US rotable, repairable, expendable and consumable aircraft parts and taking appropriate action to maintain the balance between inventory, operational performance and financial objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Define, implement and utilize cost-effective forecasting models and tools.
- Maximize existing inventory management system functionality for inventory planning, tracking and reporting.
- Establish rotable, repairable, expendable and consumable inventory levels for multiple stocking locations.
- Determine the appropriate station allocation, min/max, reorder point, safety stock and economic order quantities for consumable, expendable and repairable inventory.
- Determine parameters for reorder point and safety stock calculations and monitor system generated levels for relevance and effectiveness.
- Produce periodic recurring reports detailing inventory performance in accordance with financial objectives.
- Support the aircraft regeneration operation, scheduled maintenance events and line maintenance at contract locations.
- Oversee the cross-functional strategic planning process to align with long term demand and supply (S&OP).
- Ensure compliance with ITAR requirements as well as all import/export actions.
- Ensure accountability of all logistics documents; physically and systematically.
- Part lifecycle management
- Catalog/part master file maintenance
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Quantitative Analysis or Business Administration preferred
- Working knowledge of:
- a. Independent and Dependent Demand Forecasting techniques
- b. Supply Chain Management
- c. ATA Chapters and aircraft parts and systems
- Demonstrated oral and written communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrate leadership abilities and technical knowledge required to perform the duties of this position with a positive attitude toward productivity, safety and quality of maintenance
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of performance metrics
- Have a thorough understanding of:
- a. Aviation safety standards and safe operating practices
- b. Applicable Federal Aviation Regulations
- Able to obtain and maintain “Secret” security clearance
- Valid, current Driver’s License required
- Must be willing to relocate to Fort Worth, TX area
Preferred Qualifications:
- Five years of experience related to aviation logistics and inventory
- Experience working with inventory management software
- Past military experience a plus
Draken US provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Draken International complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.
Draken US expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Draken US’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.