Manager, Logistics and Inventory Management

Requirements:

• Higher professional education, preferably in the field of aviation.

• Preferably holding a valid certificate for Transportation of Dangerous Goods (DGR).

• Certificate in Aviation Security for Aircraft Maintenance (MRO).

• Certificates in Human Factors and Dangerous Goods are required.

• Minimum total experience: 7 years.

• At least 5 years of experience in aviation logistics.

• At least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Key Responsibilities:

Customs and Logistics Coordination

• Ensures control over customs clearance procedures to guarantee the smooth import and export of spare parts and equipment.
• Organizes and manages the workflow within the logistics department.
• Ensures staff succession and effective knowledge transfer.
• Maintains constructive relationships with business partners, establishes processes and procedures for payments, documentation, inventory optimization, and stock control.

Transportation and Freight Management

• Manages the transportation of goods and selects appropriate cargo carriers.
• Ensures the conclusion of contracts for freight forwarding, transportation, and related services.
• Develops transportation plans and organizes the technological process of cargo movement.
• Maintains and supervises transport-related documentation flow.
• Analyzes the quality and timeliness of deliveries, as well as payment compliance for transportation services.

Aircraft Parts and Maintenance Logistics

• Controls timely delivery of spare parts for aircraft undergoing heavy maintenance (C-checks), as well as repairs of components, engines, and APU units, ensuring prompt return to stock.
• Monitors leasing periods for rented spare parts and ensures timely payment of lease charges.

Financial and Supplier Coordination

• Ensures preparation of documentation packages for timely payments to transportation companies (for import/export and cargo delivery).
• Monitors payments for leased equipment and spare parts, ensuring timely settlements during C-checks and engine repairs at MRO facilities.
• Oversees payments to other airlines under existing agreements for purchasing, leasing, and repairing aircraft tools, equipment, wheels, brakes, and batteries.
• Enhances coordination with the Finance Department to ensure timely payments to suppliers in accordance with contractual terms.