Director of Material Services

Material Services Position Descriptions

Director of Material Services

Title: Director of Material Services

Supervisor: Vice President of Maintenance & Engineering

Duties and Responsibilities

General

• The Director of Material Services develops and executes strategies to optimize the procurement and management of aircraft parts, materials, and maintenance-related services. This position oversees the development of analytical models and other decision­-making tools. Resolves parts-related engineering issues. Manages the Companys parts and maintenance services procurement, component repair, and parts sales. Assures a high level of service is provided to aircraft maintenance making efficient and effective use of Company resources.

Specific

• The Director of Material Services is accountable, responsible, and has the authority over the following safety elements:
• Provides leadership to Material Services, Materials Planning, Technical Purchasing, and Aircraft Parts Repair Management functions.
• Materials Planning: Models future requirements for inventory by item and location to assure the appropriate quantity and dispersion of parts, materials, and other supplies to support the operation.
• Technical Purchasing: Negotiates larger item purchases and services contracts. For predictable, higher use items, seeks to purchase in bulk and/or establish contracts for fulfillment with vendors. Arranges the sale of excess inventory.
• Materials Services: Coordinates parts needs with maintenance shift managers. Assures base inventory levels are maintained at each maintenance location; purchases and moves parts and materials to meet the immediate demands of aircraft maintenance.
• Aircraft Parts Repair Management: Manages vendors and cycle times to assure a supply of high-quality rotable components sufficient to meet the requirements of aircraft maintenance.
• Establishes a strategy to achieve the functions mission and vision. Communicates the mission and vision down through the organization.