Senior, Vendor & Repair Management Specialist

Location: Montreal
ABOUT FTAI AVIATION LTD. (NASDAQ: FTAI)
FTAI owns and maintains commercial jet engines with a focus on CFM56 and V2500 engines. FTAI’s propriety portfolio of products, including the Module Factory and a joint venture to manufacture engine PMA, enables it to provide cost savings and flexibility to our airline, lessor, and maintenance, repair, and operations customer base. Additionally, FTAI owns and leases jet aircraft which often facilitates the acquisition of engines at attractive prices. FTAI invests in aviation assets and aerospace products that generate strong and stable cash flows with the potential for earnings growth and asset appreciation.
FTAI operates globally and has offices in New York, Miami, Montréal, Singapore. Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.
Job OverviewThe incumbent is responsible for the leadership and direction for repair services of all Engine Accessories, LRUs & Engine parts sent to suppliers for repair or vendor managed services. The Senior, Vendor & Repair Management Specialist is responsible for ensuring all key objectives are met by the team, providing guidance to supporting team members and buyers and maximizing the benefit for FTAI Aviation. Team members are in both locations across Canada & the USA.
Responsibilities
Ensuring the execution of strategies related to repair services through the Repair Order Life Cycle including same-day flow on order commitments, timely promise dating, monitoring on-time delivery and revised delivery dates, price adherence at the PO level to contracts, and PO discrepancy resolution
Providing 1 st level direct support to both leadership and direction to the active buyer team
Facilitating the team performance to ensure operational targets for key objectives are met
Ensuring daily shortages, deviations, and escalations are resolved and communicated
Leading vendor management calls and supporting daily operations reviews
Identifying and implementing corrective actions
Working closely with internal customers to develop/deploy creative solutions to related issues regarding Repair Orders and Vendors
Developing/implementing robust, systemic and repeatable processes that provide both efficiency and effectiveness
Preparing reports, spreadsheets and presentations for management review of the business and other reporting requirements as needed including customer-centric reviews
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
5-10 years relevant experience in similar Industrial and/or Aerospace positions
Strong Knowledge of Engine Repair Cycle & Maintenance Operations (desired)
Ability to assess business risk and make decisions relative to the operational objectives and targets, multitask and prioritize
Demonstrated sense of urgency, customer-first attitude, organizational awareness and behaviors
Mentor and facilitate relationships between Operations, Programs and Contracts
Financial knowledge related to make vs buy, repair vs BER and similar related
Fluent in speaking, writing and reading English and French
Be highly motivated, proactive, and take ownership of tasks and projects
Teamwork culture including developing and maintaining relationships
Have strong written and verbal communications skills
High level sense of initiative and urgency
Demonstrate proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products
Have experience using procurement tools
Strong ability to work independently
Understanding of Aerospace Repair Management Cycle (desired)
What We Offer You
Competitive compensation
Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment
Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
Medical Travel Insurance
Onsite fitness facilities at ourmain officelocations
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
Equal Opportunity StatementFTAI Aviation is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to excellence in serving all customers, including people with disabilities, and we encourage feedback on the provision of these services.
Language Requirements In QuebecIntermediate level knowledge of English is necessary to communicate with other company locations, partners and clients located outside Quebec, and to read, interpret, and produce documentation, correspondence, and reports in English as needed.
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