Materials Co-Ordinator, Aviation

Wednesday, 24 September, 2025 - 18:43 to Friday, 24 October, 2025 - 23:59

We have an immediate opportunity for an experienced Materials Co-Ordinator with Shannon, Co. Clare based aviation client. Position will be offered on an initial 7 month contract with significant opportunity for the longer term for the right candidate.

- Works with layover project team to achieve an on-time redelivery of the aircraft at minimum logistics costs.
- Takes care of the material supply and exceptions relating to the logistics process.
- Screen’s material requests from production and clarifies the exceptional requests by checking alternative cheaper options – optional repairs, alternative P/N’s, deferrals etc.
- Determines delivery date in consultation with Lead technicians and Project engineer/manager and gives approval within material request escalation process for “time-critical” requests.
- Supports Purchasing Team on material requests clarifications and finding local alternative options involving Production and Engineering – e.g., optional repairs, alternative P/N’s, deferrals etc.
- Processing the following order types as required: Purchase Orders, Repair Orders, Exchange Orders, Service Orders, Non-Stock Orders
- Co-Ordinates the alternative options in the event of sourcing problems – all aspects of in-house part fabrication relating to Materials and part robberies etc.
- Liaising with the Planning Department in identifying and sourcing SB kits and or other material as required.
- Ensure accuracy of pre-draw material in conjunction with Planning & Purchasing Departments.
- Challenges requests from production and provides materials’ information to production and to on-site customer representative, as required.
- Ensures all required material approvals from customer representative.
- Prior to the end of the layover requests Production to return all unused materials during the layover.
- Ensures all materials placed for return by mechanics are collected and returned to store.
- Monitor daily material consumption and serviceable returns ensuring zero value added to inventory.
- Identifies and implements process improvement opportunities.
- Updates Material Request Report on all supplied materials and priority items.
- Collects, monitors, and communicates with Purchasing Team on all priority items, identified by Production.
- Attends and participates in Project Team Meeting and Customer Update Meeting, takes away action items, communicates with Purchasing Team, provides priorities to Stores for receiving & issuing and follow up on items during the day.
- Monitors and reports material consumption by layover and by workstation on a daily / weekly basis.
- Ensure support to Production at main layover milestones, engine runs, ground checks and demo flights.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Materials Manager as it relates to Materials.

Candidate Requirements

- Technical / aviation background and ideally hold a 3 rd level qualification or equivalent.
- A minimum of 3 years’ professional experience with aircraft maintenance and overhaul.
- Strong knowledge of logistics processes (planning & purchasing, warehouse, transport).
- Is professional in all dealings and has excellent communication skills.
- Good team player with strong interpersonal skills.
- Thinks and acts commercially and delivers customer value.
- Able to prioritize and meet deadlines and targets.
- Be flexible according to workload during the project phases.
- Able to problem solve and generate new ideas / identify potential for improvement within their working area.
- Computer literate (word, excel) and SAP knowledge.

To apply for this opportunity please email your CV to nuala.mcmahon@eflexes.com or call 086 6033772 to discuss in confidence.

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