Company Alaska Airlines
The Team
Guided by our purpose, core values, and leadership principles, we are creating an airline people love. Our corporate teams set the strategies and operational plans to ensure the success of our company. Whether we use our expertise in accounting, human resources, finance, planning, legal, marketing, or any of our operational divisions, our shared passion for travel and our guests is what motivates us to achieve excellence each day. If you share our passion for creating an airline people love, we want to hear from you.
Role Summary
The Director of Supply Ops sets the long-term strategy and oversees the performance of the Supply Operations department for Alaska Airlines (AS). As a people leader, this role establishes strategic goals and direction for a team of leaders establishing priorities for warehousing and the delivery/distribution of parts for Alaska Airlines. This role oversees a tiered parts distribution structure through the Alaska Airlines flight network, to ensure parts and material are provided for efficient airline operations.
Key Duties
Establish strategic goals and direction for team of Supply Ops leaders and direct material control activities to ensure parts and material are provided for efficient airline operations while maintaining appropriate and economical levels of inventory.
Set long-term strategy for monitoring of inventory systems, including all related computer systems, and ensures automated processes and formulas are consistent with the requirements of the operation and inventory management is efficient and economical. (own function with 12+ month horizon)
Establish warehousing and manpower to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities through out the Alaska Airlines system.
Evaluates and implements improvements and additions to current material control systems.
Partners with Finance/Accounting and Maintenance departments to ensure accurate inventory quantity, locations, and valuations are reflected in all inventory tracking and accounting systems.
Evaluates and improves material receiving and distribution processes to reduce cycle time and ensure efficient and effective material management and operations.
Ensures parts removed for maintenance actions and other unserviceable parts are efficiently processed through to repair agencies or in-house shops.
Serves as member/advisor of the DAG/CASWG (Divisional Analysis Groups/Continuous Analysis and Surveillance Working Group) and the SRB/CAS Review (Safety Review Board/Continuous Analysis and Surveillance Review) meeting, as well as the AS Maintenance Review Board.
Maintains compliance with SMS and AS safety policies and procedures, as well as federal regulations, by reporting any safety hazard or potential hazard.
Leads by example and includes SMS in daily work habits and remains current in SMS training requirements.
Promotes an environment in which quality, safety, and compliance is everyones responsibility.
Develop people through effective performance management and ongoing feedback, focusing on fostering strategic and systems thinking, development of talent, and succession planning across teams and disciplines
Drive effective diversity, equity and inclusion practices to build a culture of belonging while actively supporting and executing on the company’s D&I initiatives, goals and commitments.
Shape culture of the team through action, presence, and reinforcement of behaviors.
Job-Specific Experience, Education & Skills
Required
8 years of experience in in material planning, supply ops, warehouse management or related area.
5 years of people leadership experience, with at least 2 years of directly leading people.
A Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, or an additional 2 years of experience in lieu of this degree.
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and oversight functions.
Ability to develop new ideas to improve safety, compliance, efficiency, and cost.
Superior ability to present complex problems and situations to senior/executive leadership and to drive resolutions with limited guidance.
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change cross-divisionally for mutually beneficial strategic and operational impact.
Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook.)
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum age of 18.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred
Experience with using an inventory management software platform and inventory control.
Knowledge of dangerous goods shipping procedures (IATA & CFR 49) along with experience of handling, storage and shipping Dangerous Goods.
Familiar with OSHA/EPA regulations; warehouse experience
Familiar with IAM (International Association of Machinists) labor agreements or experience in a bargaining unit environment
Airport SIDA Badge Requirements
Important notification for employees working at an airport or maintenance hangar: Employees will be required to obtain a SIDA badge provided by the airport authority and maintain good standing in order to keep their SIDA badge. Review theSIDA Badge Requirementsdocument for a comprehensive overview. If an employee does not qualify for a SIDA badge or has their SIDA badge pulled from them, the employee will be terminated.
Job-Specific Leadership Expectations
Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable.
Exceptional integrity, with impeccable ethics in safety and compliance.
Innovative, apolitical, resilient, fact-based and creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, collaborative environment and to manage conflict.
Demonstrated ability to quickly scope situations, develop an accurate understanding of risks, and develop plans responsive to those risks.
Salary Range
$157,700 - $252,300 / year
Salary Details
The pay range and total target compensation package listed above is the expected pay offered for this position at the start of employment. Your pay will be based on multiple factors, including and not limited to location, your relevant experience/level, experience level, and skillset while balancing internal equity relative to other Alaska/Horizon employees. Alaska/Horizon is committed to fair, unbiased compensation along with competitive benefits in all locations in which we operate.
Note: We dont typically hire at the top of the range.
Total Rewards
Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air pay and benefits can vary by company, location, number of regularly scheduled hours worked, length of employment, and employment status.
Free stand-by travel privileges on Alaska Airlines & Horizon Air with high priority status
Select number of confirmed travel credits provided annually
Comprehensive well-being programs including medical, dental and vision benefits
Generous 401k match program
Quarterly and annual bonus plans
Generous holiday and paid time off
For more information about Alaska/Horizon Total Rewards please visit our career site and view benefits.
FLSA Status Exempt
Employment Type Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Requisition Type Management
Apply by 7:00 PM Pacific Time on 11/11/2024
Location Seattle - Hangar
Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information (including family medical history), political views or activity, or other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We may use your information to maintain the safety and security of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, its employees, and others as required or permitted by law. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, immigrants, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Job Locations USA-WA-SeaTac
Requisition ID 2024-13345
Category Corporate & Operations
