Associate Specialist, Material Management

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve. Join our 'ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama'āina and introducing our islands to the world!

Position Summary

The Associate Material Management Specialist is part of a twenty-four (24) hours, seven (7) days a week Material Management team responsible to ensure aircraft are on the ground for the shortest time possible. The Associate Material Management Specialist is responsible for maintaining an asset pool to support an aircraft fleet by sending unserviceable components for repair and ensuring appropriate turnaround times are met by repair vendors/stations. The Associate Specialist also maintains stock levels at bases, analyzing pool size and making recommendations for increase / decrease in accordance with budgets provided for the fiscal year. Ensures inventory is accurate and optimized across the system and all physical locations and also creates and manages all records within the ERP system to meet regulatory compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Create repair and exchange orders

• Contact and manage suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery or completion of all contracted requirements; Resolve issues with Suppliers for defective goods received

• Work with key suppliers to improve lead time using statistics to target service levels

• Perform various activities in support of the successful receipt and distribution of parts to support all maintenance requirements

• Gather, collect, record, track, and verify information from multiple sources and communicate to the group as needed; Provide clear status updates on all critical or urgent orders that are being tracked

• Compile, review and analyze data related to the operational activities and generate reports, statistics, timelines, tables, graphs, and presentations as needed to improve performance and processes

• Obtain technical information needed to reconcile issues

• Manage the entire repair cycle, analyze quotes, and make recommendations

• Maintain and manage accurate and complete inventory records

• Build and maintain part number records to include general inventory and tooling

• Support inventory counting activities and adjustments

• Prepare and reconcile journal entry, general ledger reconciliations, fixed asset maintenance and monthly and year end closings

• Identifies and directs disposal of surplus or obsolete inventory

• Engage with various internal and external business units to support their requirements

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent work experience.

• Strong process analysis and continuous improvement skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Self-directing, and ability to meet deadlines in dynamic environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other business/ERP/MRP systems

• Flexibility in schedule including, but not limited to after hours, holidays and weekends is required.

• On call support, travel domestic and international to support activities related to aircraft maintenance support, resolving supplier issues, negotiating value added pricing and developing joint remedies to supplier issues is required

• Capability to understand technical documents, work with cross-functional teams and make recommendations based on data and analysis

• High ethical standards and the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities at the same time.

Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

• In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace.

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success.

Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $56,000 - $73,000.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in airline operations, logistics or related fields

• Basic understanding of Lean or Six Sigma

• Proven change agent to work in highly complex and stressful environments

• Strong negotiation skills

• Self-directing, and able to meet deadlines in an environment of constantly changing priorities and data

• Knowledge of procurement of goods and services and working with suppliers/vendors

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 95th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities - more than any other airline - as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. The carrier was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes in 2022 and has topped Travel + Leisure's World's Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline for the past two years. Hawaiian has also led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

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