Logistics Material & Fleet Manager (Kuwait)

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace's proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn't just a job, it's their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.

Within the Military Customer Support Organization, the Logistics Material & Fleet Manager will be deployed in Kuwait, reporting to the On-Site Customer Support Manager, for a period of 3 years minimum and will be responsible for assets logistic management (receipt, storage, packaging, import/export and shipment), assets accounting, consumption and stocks monitoring, material planning with the scope to meet the needs of the contracted KPIs.
You will be responsible for satisfying Customer demands through the Availability Service and coordinate & control movements of returned assets thought Customer/Avio Aero/Military Consortium Partners

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Define stock buffer requirements and review based on in- service experience
• Maintain records / monitors of deliveries and consumptions to allow management of assets and accurate database to support monitoring of contracted KPIs (including Attributable/Non- Attributable classification)
• Maintain Engines, Modules and (Line Replaceable Item) LRI's pool accounting
• Coordinate materiel replenishment demands with Avio Aero/Military Consortium Partner to maintain the agreed sufficiency stock levels (including preparation and submissions of Purchase Orders and Procurement Requests)
• Liaise with the responsible agencies/companies/departments to fulfill Export/Customs/International Trade Compliance obligations.
• Arrange and manage transportation of materiel
• Raise any discrepancy reports of received material and lead resolution with the supply- responsible Military Consortium Partner
• Monitor/Request preservation activities for materiel with shelf- life or repetitive checks when mandated
• Receive and fulfil Customer demands (exchange service)
• Coordinate & control movements of returned engine related items within Avio Aero/Military Consortium Partner
• Manage materiel disposal i.a.w. procedures
• Manage quarantine store
• Manage container/Special to Type Container (STC)s/frames exchange service
• Contribute to any necessary cost accounting aspects connected to the procurement of the materiel and service provided under the applicable contracts

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma/eight grade education with previous solid experience in multinational/multicultural environment
• Capable of Technical Reporting
• Familiarity with bespoke IT systems & tools (SAP, etc.)
• Strong understanding of Supply Chain design & processes and key drivers for spares pool optimization
• Knowledge of Fleet Management, modelling, forecasting and reporting
• Awareness of service availability and its balance with inventory and costs
• Deep knowledge of requirements related to receipt and dispatch of hardware, transportation, packaging, export control
• Fluent written and spoken Italian and English
• Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
• Eligible for Kuwait Work Visa
• Eligible for NATO Security Clearance

Desired Characteristics

• Previous experience in Export/Customs/International Trade Compliance
• Understanding of airworthiness/flight safety regulations and compliance
• Strong skill in problem solving
• Good knowledge of military propulsion systems, aerospace service and Customer operational needs
• Understanding of Technical Logbooks for consultation and analysis of parts data
• Understanding of contract commitments and implications on KPIs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several tasks simultaneously
• Effective problem identification and solution skills
• Proven analytical and organizational ability

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes smart work in hybrid mode, and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees' wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone's psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

• Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme

• Flexible benefits platform

• Life and injury insurance

• Private medical cover

• Employee assistant program

• Employee special awards (service and recognition)

• Local special agreements and discounts

• English and languages training for you and one member of your family

• Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes