KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Lead and manage the Technical Materials & Logistics function, ensuring compliance with CAAF regulations, FAA/EASA and IOSA standards, Company MMOE, TOPs, ETOPS Manuals and the Corporate Integrated Safety Management System.
• Identify, manage and escalate safety risks and hazards relating to materials, procurement and warehouse operations through the Company's safety reporting system.
• Oversee procurement, replenishment, component repairs and logistics through AMOS, ensuring timely availability of aircraft components, consumables and tooling for scheduled maintenance, operational and AOG requirements.
• Develop and manage inventory strategies, including stock levels, reorder points and component pooling, balancing material availability, operational requirements and inventory costs.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of AMOS inventory, supplier, pricing and materials records to support operational, financial and audit requirements.
• Manage approved suppliers, repair agencies and vendor performance, including negotiating and administering component pooling, repair and supplier contracts in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee loan component arrangements, ensuring commercial terms, traceability documentation and return dates are properly recorded and monitored.
• Direct warehouse operations, including receiving, inspection, storage, stock control, kitting, issuing and returns, ensuring proper handling, segregation and traceability of all materials.
• Ensure all aircraft components meet regulatory documentation and traceability requirements, including FAA 8130-3, EASA Form 1, dual releases and certificates of conformity.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, stock takes, warranty claims and repair processes, ensuring discrepancies and outstanding matters are resolved within required timeframes.
• Monitor inventory, procurement and warehouse performance through KPIs, including stock availability, AOG turnaround, inventory value, obsolete stock and purchasing cycle times, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports on inventory performance, purchasing activities, warehouse operations, financial performance, budget variances and improvement plans.
• Drive continuous improvement across inventory management, AMOS processes, procurement and warehouse operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs and minimize AOG exposure.
• Coordinate freight, customs clearance and logistics arrangements to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of aircraft materials.
• Liaise with Engineering & Maintenance, Finance, Procurement, Quality Assurance and external suppliers to resolve materials and logistics issues and align operational priorities.
• Manage staffing, workforce planning and team development across the Purchasing and Warehouse sections, ensuring adequate resources, effective supervision and ongoing capability development.
• Ensure continuity of the Technical Materials function through appropriate delegation during periods of absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Manager Maintenance.

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent extensive industry experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5-7 years' experience in aviation materials management, logistics, or aircraft parts purchasing, including at least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated experience with an aviation MRO/ERP system (AMOS or equivalent) for inventory and purchasing management
• Working knowledge of aircraft parts traceability requirements, airworthiness documentation, and CAAF/ICAO or equivalent regulatory frameworks.
• Experience managing warehouse operations, including stock control, receiving/dispatch, and dangerous goods/shelf-life-item handling, is highly regarded.

Applications close midnight on Tuesday, 24 November 2026

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Manager Aircraft Materials & Logistics