About SkyWestSkyWest is the largest regional airline in the United States and partners with four major airline carriers. More importantly, we’re known for our reliability, service and our professional employees who operate flights each day throughout North America. We have been esteemed as one of “America’s Best Employers” by Forbes and are known for an industry-leading workforce, an exceptional leadership team and our continued solid operational and economic performance.
SkyWest employees enjoy a distinctive and unmatched culture of teamwork, respect, quality and professionalism, along with world-class benefits such as:
- 401(k) match
- Performance Rewards and Profit Sharing
- Health care (medical, dental, and vision)
- Discounted worldwide flight discounts and free on available open seating for you and your family with four of our major airlines (Delta, United, Alaska, and American)
Primary Job Duties- This Purchasing agent will be in charge of procuring inventory based on scheduled forecasts and items coming due for replacement
- Purchase parts for maintenance bases based on forecasts
- Responsible for backorders and ensuring purchases are delivered to the correct locations in a timely manner
- Evaluate costs/lead time for optimal sourcing
- Maintain accurate historical order file
- Ability to interpret forecasts and place orders accordingly
- Communicate effectively with, PI department, MX bases and vendors
- Other duties to be assigned by supervisor
Minimum RequirementsWe are looking for individuals with an interest in the airline industry who have the following traits -
- Previous experience with Aircraft Inventory preferred
- Self-motivated
- Exercises professionalism and has good communication and people skills
- Good computer skills, Microsoft Word & Excel
- Knowledge of forecasting and MX Code tracking for aircraft inventory maintenance
- Ability to work independently and as an integral part of a team
- Job knowledge is gained through on the job training.
Physical and Other RequirementsThis job posting may have an additional video interview requirement. Please monitor your email and junk folder for additional instructions.