Inventory Analyst: AerFin

Inventory Analyst

Department: Inventory

Reports to: Head of Sales and Inventory

Position: Full Time

Location: Gatwick, Crawley

About AerFin

AerFin Ltd is one of the fastest growing Aviation & Defense business in Europe specialising in aftermarket material solutions to airlines and MROs with quality used material to reduce maintenance costs whilst maintaining the quality and integrity of the aircraft you see flying today.

We offer a range of services from PBH contracts for airlines, 24/7 AOG support from both our London and Singapore based distribution centres, engine leasing, innovative material supply programs for MROs including our Beyond.Fleet.Services™ programme in conjunction with our strategic partners through to Technical consultancy projects to lessors and operators. AerFin also provide engine disassembly services for CFM and RR engines from our 100,000sqft UK based facility.

AerFin has experienced significant growth over the past 5 years and were awarded the 2018 Fast Track 200 Sunday Times award for the UK’s fastest growing exporter. Due to this growth, an exciting opportunity has emerged for the need to support the growing data demands of the business and how we can build products to help support the next phase of growth for the business.

Summary:

Working within a small team reporting to the Head of Sales and Inventory, the Inventory Analyst is primarily responsible for analysing and managing PBH provisioning, A/C Teardown harvest lists and other Airframe inventory analysis/optimisation activities. The inventory analyst will also be responsible for managing the adhoc exchange pool, identifying inventory for repair and evaluating key opportunities for repair MODs, market trend analysis and specialist product knowledge.

Although primarily office based, occasional travel for liaison with airlines, external suppliers, and customers may be required and accordingly the role requires good communication skills and ability to maintain key relationships, have a current valid passport and driving licence.

Salary expectations:  Competitive

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Analyse and review provisioning requirements for current and future PBH programs
• Work closely with the contract team to establish and maintain optimal inventory holding
• Analyse and review harvest lists from ongoing AerFin A/C teardowns
• Work closely with the acquisitions team to prepare harvest lists, master docs and strategic purchasing
• Analysing and managing the adhoc exchange pool
• Optimising current Airframe inventory holding to ensure maximum availability and desirability to current and future AerFin customers
• Updating and maintaining the integrity of AerFin ERP system (Quantum)
• Identification of key opportunities for lower spec PN modification
• Part number reviews for SBs and ADs
• Review of market for product trends
• Identifying products to purchase for sale or to enhance existing exchange pool
• Analysis and review of push lists for package creation and management
• CLP and FMV pricing intelligence gathering
• All other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE standard in Mathematics and English grade A to C
• A practical interest in aviation and engineering
• Relevant experience in the Aerospace Industry

• PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Essential:

• Strong analytical and financial skills
• Capable of presenting analysis findings concisely to other team members
• Able to work within a team of highly motivated individuals in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities with competing priorities
• Self-motivated, strong planning, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communications
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook)

Desirable:

• Experience with Quantum ERP system
• Inventory Analysis experience
• Procurement experience
• NVQ BTech to level 2 and 3
• CIPS Qualification
• Ability to interface effectively with all levels within the company
• Holds existing customer/supplier relationships in Aviation
• Product knowledge of the following A/C types: Ejet, Airbus A320 family and Boeing 737NG

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