Job description

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Job Description:

Are you ready to play a critical role in the readiness of the U.S. Army’s Pilot Training School? As a Supply Depot Administrator (SDA) at Fort Rucker, you aren’t just managing inventory—you are the heartbeat of the Material Management Team. We are looking for a logistics pro who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring that every part, every order, and every delivery is executed with precision. If you’re a problem-solver with a background in aviation logistics and a "mission-first" mindset, we want to talk to you about joining the Airbus Helicopters team.

THIS POSITION IS FOR THIRD SHIFT - The schedule is Friday - Monday from 9:00PM to 7:30AM.

The incumbent will be trained on first shift for four weeks, then rotated to third shift.

Meet The Team:

The Material Management Team's mission is to acquire indirect goods and services for Airbus commercial aircraft and helicopters, playing a major role in generating value and contributing to the overall competitiveness of the company. Our team members ensure on-time delivery and on-quality of equipment and systems, drawing on their expertise in Industrial, Operations & Quality Management, and strong relationship building skills to problem-solve and proactively mitigate supply chain issues.

Your Working Environment:

Located at Fort Rucker, AL you will be centrally located between the white sand beaches of Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and the beautiful mountains of Alabama. You will be part of a small team that directly supports the Army Aviation training that takes place on the fort.

How We Care For You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)

  
  
  

• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.

  
  
  

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages. 

  
  
  

• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

  
  
  

Your Challenges:

Logistics Support: 50%

• Responsible for the receipt, interpretation, and process of all purchase orders accordingly in the customer’s parts management software and SAP.

  
  
  

• Responsible for the reconciliation and status update for all customer purchase orders and the coordination of deliveries with any associated warehouses and sub-contractors.

  
  
  

• Manage the receipt and issue of core required inventory for exchanges and customer repairs.

  
  
  

• Monitor demand activity to capture trends to assist in the identification of demand spikes, and enhancement opportunities to stocked inventory 

  
  
  

• Organize and prioritize the issue of material by sales order type (SATY) to meet or exceed customer requirements. Provide expedite options and advisement on freight shipment recommendations to deliver material in order to meet customer’s operational demands.

  
  
  

• Coordinate with CSR colleagues, Program Logistic Liaisons (PLL’s) and Tech Support Team to ensure all customer orders are processed within the departments set KPI.

  
  
  

Material Handler: 25%

• Prepare or complete all required forms, records, and documents in order to assure accountability for all transactions required to maintain the integrity of warehouse operations.

  
  
  

• Responsible for the proper identification and packaging of all parts delivered to the customer.

  
  
  

• Prepare bills of lading involved in the shipment of materials and notify customers of bill of lading number, date, method of shipment, and other pertinent information.

  
  
  

• Responsible for all stock transfers, receipts, and stocking of all parts within the established procedures and locations.

  
  
  

Customer Service Representative: 25%

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive customer service relationship with the US Army to promote good communication, drive customer satisfaction/improvements, and promote customer efficiency.

  
  
  

• Monitor, maintain, and provide support for all assigned CLS Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) in relation to Fort Rucker to ensure all targets are met or exceeded.

  
  
  

• Coordinate with all AH support functions (Technical Support, DCR, MRO, Supply Chain, Columbus FAL, AHD...) to perform resolution and risk mitigation on issues and concerns from the customer.

  
  
  

• Responsible to provide daily updates supporting the reconciliation of the Remain to Deliver (RTD) report and participate in the daily RTD meeting.

  
  
  

Your Boarding Pass:

• Possess a High school diploma or equivalent

  
  
  

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in logistics or technical support areas. An airframe and power plants (A&P) License can be substituted for three (3) years’ experience.

  
  
  

• Additional computer skills in Microsoft office

  
  
  

• Education beyond high school diploma can be substituted for experience at the rate of 2 years of education = 1 year of experience

  
  
  

• Eligible to obtain a Government Common Access Card (CAC)

  
  
  

• Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (FOR EXAMPLE: A U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)

  
  
  

Preferred Education/Skills:

• 2-3 years SAP experience preferred (preferably in Sales & Distribution (SD), Customer Service (CS) or Procurement)

  
  
  

• Two (2) years college

  
  
  

• At least one year of experience in the helicopter/aviation industry

  
  
  

• Six Sigma

  
  
  

• Hazardous Material Certification

  
  
  

Licensure/Certifications: (Required to attain within 1 year of hire)

• Small equipment operator (e.g., forklift)

  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: 90% Onsite

  
  
  

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings. Daily

  
  
  

• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms. Daily

  
  
  

• Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications. Daily

  
  
  

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts. Daily

  
  
  

• Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

  
  
  

• Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs. Daily

  
  
  

• Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools. Daily

  
  
  

• Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer. Daily

  
  
  

• Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.

  
  
  

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor. Daily

  
  
  

• Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. Daily

  
  
  

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces. Daily

  
  
  

• Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

  
  
  

• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

  
  
  

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A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Material Support & services <JF-CS-MS>

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Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma