Materials Co-Ordinator, Aviation

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. Essential Job Function: 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 3rd 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 or call 086 6033772 to discuss in confidence.