Job Information
United Airlines Senior Analyst - Inventory Performance BRA in São Paulo, Brazil
Description
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Technical Operations/Maintenance
Technical Operations includes the maintenance, and overhaul of our aircraft. This includes aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities teams, supply chain teams and more.
Job overview and responsibilities
The Sr. Analyst - Inventory Performance supports provisioning and inventory planning of expendable parts and rotable parts for the maintenance operation of United Airlines fleets. This includes planning of inventory investment and optimal inventory levels to adequately support maintenance needs. The Sr Analyst will continuously monitor the performance of the inventory plans. Also, it will be accountable for identifying automation and integration opportunities to improve process 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
Make daily strategic adjustments to station inventory levels for rotable and expendable parts to support the maintenance operations
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
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.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Quantitative field such as engineering, supply chain management or related field
At least three years of experience in an analytics or process improvement-oriented role in supply chain, aviation, manufacturing, or related industry
Understanding of supply chain operations, planning and management
Exhibits an analytical approach to problem solving with attention to detail and a sense of urgency
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
Ability to identify automation opportunities in existing processes to improve efficiency
Valid Passport or equivalent travel documents with a valid USA Business VISA type
Must be legally authorized to work in Brazil for any employer without sponsorship
Must be fluent in English and Portuguese (written and spoken)
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
Preferred
Master's degree in Quantitative field such as math, statistics and/or MBA
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
At least one year of airline experience
At least one year of supply chain 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
Familiarity with ERP capabilities
Strong background in one or more supply chain functions
Familiarity with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) functions
Familiarity with the airline industry
Understanding of Supply Chain Planning tools
Familiarity with Line and Base Maintenance Planning
Familiarity with MRO planning
Programming experience in a scripting language such as Python, R and/or Julia
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