How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)
A Material Expeditor in Service Recovery is responsible for ordering & procuring parts for Hangar Mtc for all AMB / MMB worked aircraft. This also includes creating Material Shortage Notifications when required inventory is unavailable within the Delta system. The Material Expeditor is responsible for keeping Empower & SAP updated with all procurement information pertaining to inventory requirements for aircraft being worked by maintenance.
In addition to ordering inventory from our distribution warehouses, processing Removal / Installs on Asset Inventory, returning unused inventory / “06 Material”, oversight & research of In Transit / Stationary tracking reports; the Material Expeditor position orders required inventory from Line stations throughout the Delta system and from external suppliers as outlined in Service Recovery SOPs to solve for material shortages.
The Material Expeditor role includes utilization of all available aircraft / fleet manuals, IPC, CMN, ER/A, Delta Drawings, Supplier Drawings, and Service Bulletins to determine alternate means of providing required inventory to solve material shortages. This includes identifying alternate MPNs, piece parts & NHA options, aircraft effectivity, etc. validation before shortage submission including Customer Parts & Material Portals.
Additional job duties include reviewing 8130 tags for accuracy, receiving AA kits, Prepull / FK1, Nonroutine / FK2 inventory in for staging & locating in designated hangar locations. Assistance with creation of Departmental SOP’s, training documents, supports continuous improvement incentives, conducts / carries out quality audits and manages completions of daily, weekly, monthly & annual FWP checks.
Possess the ability to meet deadlines with high productivity and accuracy. Desired experience in warehousing and parts distribution. The Material Expeditor must be a team player with focus on customer service and operational awareness. Requires strong computer skills and comfort with navigating multiple software applications such as Microsoft Office, SAP, Empower, Supplier Portals, and other airline specific programs, as well as technology platforms. Additionally, candidate must be able to read and write English and comprehend and apply information contained in technical manuals. Candidate must also be able to work and operate in a safe and compliant manner. Must be able to work without close supervision. Candidate should have strong organizational skills and be able to respond to changing or multiple work demands. Must be performing satisfactorily in current position.
What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
- Computer skills, strong computer skills and comfort navigating multiple software applications such as Microsoft Office, SAP, web-based portals, etc.
- Candidate should possess flexibility to work with customers, suppliers, & internal support teams
- Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
- Be able to pass an extensive background check and drug test.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
- Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
- Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
- Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Prefer 4 years education beyond high school or at least 3 years’ experience in airline inventory management; or at least 5 years' experience in supply and inventory management.
- 3 years of Delta Inventory or Logistics experience
- Prefer knowledge of related TOPPS and Logistics & Inventory Planning related to inventory control, repair, Turn Around Times
- Prefer knowledge of the AIPC, CMMs, SAP, Empower, SCEPTRE and MIRS/GEM systems
Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing
Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:
- Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
- 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
- Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
- Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
- Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
- Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
- Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
- World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
- Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
- Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
- Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare
