Material Coordinator in Mesa, Arizona

Job Title: Material Coordinator

Job Description

As a Lead Materials Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in the engine repair and overhaul process. Your primary responsibility will be the procurement of new and serviceable turbine engine materials, some outside vendor repair services, and oversight of inventory for issuance and oversight. You may also be required at times to step in and help in the shipping and receiving area as parts and engines arrive and leave. You will also lead our small, dedicated team of aviation materials professionals to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Procure aviation new and serviceable materials and process outside vendor repair services.

• Control inventory levels to fulfill current and future requirements.

• Recognize disruptions in the supply chain and seek alternative options where possible.

• Ensure the continuous supply of materials to one or more assembly areas.

• Manage parts requiring repair from the production floor, issuing them to various vendors, and overseeing their processing and timely return.

• Maintain and build vendor relationships; collaborate with vendors and parts coordinators on incoming materials and requests.

• Maintain and review records of inventories, deliveries, costs, and items purchased.

• Investigate and resolve issues with problematic inventory transactions or discrepancies.

• Document and participate in process improvements.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years related experience in the Aviation Industry.

• Familiarity with MRO supply chain and inventory management systems.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills.

• Experience in forecasting and managing inventory.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English.

• Strong initiative, work ethic, and ownership.

• Strong ability to effectively prioritize tasks, attention to detail.

• Ability to learn new systems quickly and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of Quantum Control ERP.

• Valid AZ state driver’s license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Why Work Here?

Full-time associates qualify for medical, dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, and disability insurance. We provide a generous paid time off policy accrued with each pay cycle. Other benefits include paid holidays, 401(k) with a company match, and on-the-job training.

Work Environment

Physical Demands: Requires sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching up to shoulder level. Requires occasional squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 30 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Equipment Operated: Forklift, pallet jack, various movable carts and racks, keyboard. Work Location: Mesa, AZ facility. Protective Equipment Required: Gloves, eye protection, hearing protection as required. Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets. Shift: M-F 7am – 3:30pm. Overtime: Possible but not guaranteed, may be needed in the future. Contract Details: Contract to hire, generally hired directly around 4 months but exact timeline dictated by attitude and performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, Arizona.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 – $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.