Manager - Inventory Management

At United we have some of the best aircraft in the world Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians engineers planners ground equipment and facilities professionals and supply chain teams that help make sure they re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations If you re ready to work on our planes join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape Job overview and responsibilities The Manager - Inventory Management manages provisioning and inventory planning of expendable parts and rotable parts to support the maintenance operation of United Airlines fleets This includes planning of inventory investment and optimal inventory levels to adequately support maintenance needs Continuously monitors the performance of the inventory plans Accountable for identifying automation and integration opportunities to improve efficiency and support organizational goals Develop strategic and tactical inventory plans for rotable and expendable parts to support the expected changes in schedule and maintenance operations Manage the team in making daily strategic adjustments to station inventory levels for rotable and expendable parts to support the maintenance operations This includes but not limited to analyzing and establishing system service levels that support operations at the least total cost adjusting allocations ROPs to support service levels with expected flying and maintenance changes being accountable for life cycle of inventory - inception through final disposition and being accountable for performance against plan Identify supply chain planning automation opportunities in collaboration with other teams in the organization Develop project plans and ensure timely project completions Mentor team to develop in their roles and skillsets This position is offered on local terms and conditions Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas even on a time-limited visa status will not be awarded This position is for United Airlines Business Services Pvt Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc Qualifications What s needed to succeed Minimum Qualifications BS degree in a quantitative field such as engineering supply chain management or related field Understanding of supply chain operations planning and management Exhibits an analytical approach to problem solving with attention to detail and a sense of urgency 5 years of relevant experience in an analytics or process improvement-oriented role in supply chain aviation manufacturing or related industry Understanding of supply chain functions including sourcing procurement vendor management inventory planning warehousing and logistics Familiarity with Line and Base maintenance planning and operations Knowledge of relational database models and SQL Familiarity with Supply Chain models Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience with automation and digital technology deployments Ability to identify automation and supply chain optimization opportunities in existing processes to improve efficiency Must be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorship Must be fluent in English written and spoken Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification Reliable punctual attendance is an essential function of the position What will help you propel from the pack Preferred Qualifications MS degree in a quantitative field such as math statistics and or MBA Lean Six Sigma Green Black Belt certification Project management experience Experience with continuous improvement methodologies Experience using statistical and mathematical methods Experience in inventory management Experience in a related field involving automation of complex business processes Experience leading direct reports Familiarity with ERP capabilities At least two years of airline experience At least two years of supply chain experience Strong background in one or more supply chain functions Familiarity with Maintenance Repair and Overhaul MRO functions Familiarity with the airline industry Background in agile project management methodologies Strong understanding of Supply Chain Planning tools Familiarity with Line and Base Maintenance Planning Familiarity with MRO planning Strong project management skills Financial and budget expense management Ability to establish and monitor policies and guidelines Programming experience in a scripting language such as Python R and or Julia