MRO Analyst

Supply Chain Position

POSITION PURPOSE Assists with the management of operational performance and spend pertaining to repair services on aircraft components. Ensures compliance with best in class contractual terms and conditions, and ensures services are fulfilled at the most competitive rates and quality within the industry. Assists with the management of suppliers to achieve these objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Builds relationships with repair vendors by evaluating suppliers for quality, pricing and delivery timeliness
• Assists team with suppliers to achieve corporate and departmental goals and objectives, as well as service level agreements.
• Works to meet/maintain metrics and analytics to determine quality of parts and dependability of vendors. Monitors and ensures that Internal and External Turnaround Time objectives are attained.
• Identifies underperforming suppliers and assists in resolving the issues through LEAN implementation, Kaizen events, etc.
• Collaborates with Reliability and Engineering to improve reliability and reduce cost, establish supplier scorecards, and drive partnered continuous improvements.
• Ensures the timely resolution of Inventory and Invoice discrepancies.
• Supports the subject matter expert(s) within respective area including depth of understanding on cost drivers and reliability through self-generated analysis.
• Represents the Repair Group as a team member of the Monthly Repair Order Analysis meeting; addresses and resolves open issues as they arise related to the Repair group.
• Takes on special projects within the group as required addressing specific needs and goals--driving them to closure or satisfactory improvement.
• Fosters the Company's core values and culture throughout the work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, a related field or a combination of education and experience. Requires 1 year of experience in vendor management, contract management or related experience. Computer software skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, suppliers or members of the business community. Able to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or suppliers.

REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

DECISION MAKING Works with key stakeholder(s) in making decisions to support strategic decisions. Decisions tend to be medium range and of medium significance with moderate consequences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Able to move about the work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the functions of this job. Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions. Hours fluctuate based on demand and vendor performance.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Able to travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight travel.

WHO WE ARE Founded in 1974 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in the U.S. Republic operates a nearly 1,000 daily flights to 100 cities in 40 U.S. states, Canada, the Caribbean and Central America under our major airline partner brands of American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. We are more than a premier airline. We are family. Each of our 6,000+ professionals whether they work at our corporate headquarters, on the ground at one of our 11 bases or in the air with our passengers are responsible for our Company's success. More than that, we're responsible for one another's successes. That's the Republic difference.

We work to encourage, support and invest in our Associates both professionally and personally. We live and breathe our Vision, Mission, Culture Statement and Guiding Principles those words are put into action each and every day at Republic.

MORE BENEFITS The most competitive benefit package across the industry- including medical, vision, dental, life, long-term and short-term disability, and AD&D The world's largest fleet of Embraer E-170/175 jets with state of the art technology 11 attractive bases, all offering immediate captain upgrades through 2022 Ample professional development opportunities and career growth opportunities that can help land a job with our mainline partners

And that's just the beginning of your journey. Join Republic Airways and elevate your opportunities to start living your best life!

Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability and Veteran Accommodations All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.