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Carbon60 are proud to be partnering with Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services to recruit for a Material Coordinator (Stores) within the Material Management and Logistics (MML) department. Lufthansa Technik are a global leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the civil aviation industry.
This Material Coordinator position is on a permanent basis and has become available due to continued growth and expansion. The purpose of this role is to serve as the on-site principal (within the Material Management & Logistics - MML framework) that coordinates all material availability at the right time and at minimum cost.
Role Responsibilities will include:
- Works with Production, Production Control & Central MML functions to achieve on-time completion of Events as it pertains to Material availability at minimum (logistics) costs.
- Challenge, screen and support Central MML team in material requests clarifications and finding local alternative options involving Production and Engineering e.g. optional repairs, alternative P/N's, deferrals etc.
- Liaising with Central MML functions to develop market knowledge and contacts for new products and services, looking for opportunities to establish partnerships with suppliers with the aim of reducing price and lead times
- Coordinate with Production and liaise with Sales, Central Management functions to ensure that approved alternates are used as allowed within customer contractual agreements (especially in case of Sourcing problems e.g. Swaps, in-house fabrication etc.).
- Work in co-operation with Production and Central MML team to maximise inventory usage and minimise inventory levels.
- Review requisitions for completeness e.g. quantity, Part Number, description, approval signatures and accounting codes.
- Coordinate the Subcontracting of Part as it pertains to Material Management e.g. raising Subcontract PO's, progressing order books with suppliers and handling quotations, queries etc
- Sourcing products and services from the market, negotiating pricing, and drafting contracts.
Skills and Experience required:
- Technical / Aviation background, preferably university degree
- Professional experience with aircraft maintenance and overhaul of minimum 3 years (preferred)
- Good knowledge of other logistics processes (planning & purchasing, warehouse, transport)
- Excellent communication skills
- Team spirit, sense of responsibility and very good interpersonal skills
- Strong personality, high assertiveness
- Willingness to work according to checklists and provide status reports
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, work environments, management styles and business trends.
Why Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services? Here are some of their benefits and rewards:
- Competitive Salary Package
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Discounted Flight Benefits
- Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
- Seasonal Company Events
Office based day shift 7am to 3pm. Office flex (overtime taken back in time off), with the chance for hybrid in the future once trained and passed probation.
From 25,627.17 salary
If you are interested in the role and want some more information, please apply now!
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
