AOG Executive

Crawley

4 weeks ago

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My client is looking for an AOG Executive join on them on a permanent basis near Gatwick Airport.

The AOG Executive will fulfil time critical operational demands from airline customers, quickly supplying components as required. The majority of the role will involve dealing with incoming AOG requirements, working to KPIs. The remainder of the role would be split between supplying for planned maintenance checks, ad-hoc requests, etc.

You will be expected to work closely and communicate with the airline/ customer providing detailed and confident feedback to all supply chain demands. You will ensure all aspects of Materials, Procurement and Inventory Management are efficiently and effectively processed within SLAs.

Please apply ONLY if you have some previous experience of working within an aviation supply chain environment or a fast-paced automotive customer supply chain role.

Role: AOG Executive (Permanent Position)
Pay: £30,000 - £35,000 plus £4K shift allowance
Location: Crawley, West Sussex. 100% office based.
Shift: 4 on, 4 off. (2 days of 7am-7pm. 2 nights of 7pm-7am).

** Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions. No sponsorships can be provided, now or in the future. **

Main responsibilities:

To act as a focal point for the company's contracted airline customers, and handle time critical orders.
Informing customers of potential alternative solutions & disruptions of supply.
Expediting the Repair/Purchase Orders, FOC exchange with the Repair vendor.
Review the system for alternative options, review relevant OEM websites for alternatives that may be available in stock.
Tender the market for the most cost efficient supply solution in the absence of any other available stock.
Communicate freight forwarding details to the Airline customer.
Ensure all reorder levels, minimum order quantities etc are set for ultimate efficiency on all items to prevent over stocking and stock out at all warehouses.
Be in close relation with customer/be available to customer's questions.
Always work to exceed customer satisfaction and contract performance.

Ideal candidate profile:

Essential:

Educated to at least GCSE Maths and English Grade A - C (or equivalent)
Experience working with demanding customers
Ability to deal with multiple operational demands
Advanced computer proficiency: Microsoft Office - Word/Excel/Outlook and easily able to adapt to our internal IT-system.
Strong judgment and decision making
Flourishes in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:

Previous use of inventory management systems
Previous experience of working both day & night shifts in a 24/7 operation
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Strong attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and re-prioritise
Additional information:

Free onsite parking and excellent public transport links
Attractive benefits package including Private Medical & Dental Insurance, Enhanced Pension Scheme, Life Assurance cover, Annual VDU eye tests
Training and development opportunities

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately.

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