Procurement & Inventory Specialist
On-siteDallas, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Source, purchase, and expedite aircraft parts, materials, tooling, and consumables to support operational requirements. Generate and manage purchase orders while coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery and resolve shortages. Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation activities. Receive, inspect, and verify incoming aircraft parts in accordance with FAA requirements, ensuring proper traceability and documentation. Issue materials to production and maintenance departments while monitoring inventory levels for replenishment. Drive company vehicles to pick up and deliver supplies from local vendors and freight carriers. Support aircraft-on-ground (AOG) urgent material requirements with expedited procurement efforts. Investigate inventory discrepancies and resolve material shortages. Collaborate with production, planning, quality, and finance teams to align inventory with production schedules. Maintain organized, secure warehouse and stockroom areas compliant with company procedures. Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and inventory support.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, inventory control, materials management, warehouse operations, or supply chain functions
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds
- Must comply with company safety policies, FAA requirements, and applicable personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Associate degree or technical training
- Experience in aviation, aerospace, aircraft completions, MRO, or manufacturing environments
- Knowledge of aircraft parts, FAA traceability requirements, and aviation documentation standards
- Experience with cycle counting, inventory audits, and warehouse management systems
- Familiarity with procurement best practices, vendor management, and supply chain operations
- Experience with ERP systems such as Corridor, Quantum, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms
- Forklift certification or experience operating material handling equipment
- Strong understanding of purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain operations
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory transactions and documentation
- Ability to analyze inventory data and identify discrepancies or improvement opportunities
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing operational needs
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to supporting production and maintenance operations
- Knowledge of aviation quality, safety, and compliance requirements
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