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Specialist, Technical Sourcing- Limited Term

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At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve. Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘āina and introducing our islands to the world!

This position will have an estimated duration of 24-36 months.

Position Summary

The Technical Sourcing Specialist is responsible for the planning, purchasing, management, and delivery of aircraft parts and tooling requirements in support of the Global Technical Operations organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate material support for engineering modifications (EOs), service bulletins (SBs) and airworthiness directives (ADs)
• Collaborate with maintenance planning and other departments to ensure material flow meets planned maintenance requirements and changes during maintenance execution
• Pre-plan material requirements for maintenance events and ensures stock is on hand to meet scheduled events
• Create, process and manage purchase orders for Aircraft and Engine parts in support of Scheduled Maintenance Events, Engineering Orders, AOG(s), etc.
• Monitor aircraft part usage patterns and adjust Trax reorder points to ensure risk of stockouts or excess inventory is minimized
• Review expendable and rotable requisitions to ensure good business decisions are being made with each purchase
• Produce reports and review invoices for accuracy to correct discrepancies and ensure payment terms are met
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors
• Negotiate cost reductions based on quote analysis and benchmarking in accordance with company compliance policies and procedures
• Utilize Trax and various industry and supplier systems to manage order processing, inventory planning, and data analysis
• Accountable to manage inventory levels by analyzing consumption patterns, adjusting allocations, and purchasing appropriate quantities. Adhere to departmental business rules in establishing Trax reorder points and other system settings
• Approve new parts to be set up in active inventory, recommends inventory status be activated or inactivated as needed
• Identify and investigate vendor issues, negotiate resolutions and recommend alternatives that act in the best interest of the Company
• Work across the Hawaiian Airlines Technical Operations Department, to ensure that supplier partnerships are effectively integrated and are meeting performance expectations
• Other duties or projects as required
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field with 3-5 years technical purchasing and planning experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Strong process analysis and continuous improvement skills
• Self-directing and able to meet deadlines in dynamic environment
• Strong sense of financial responsibility and knowledgeable of inventory accounting principles
• High ethical standards and the ability to handle multiple time sensitive tasks or projects at the same time in an operational environment
• Willingness to work flexible schedules including but not limited to after hours, weekend and/or holidays
• Capability to understand technical documents, work with cross-functional teams and make recommendations based on data and analysis
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency using statistical analysis tools
• Computer literate with the ability to define systems requirements with information systems personnel
• Strong capabilities to work with database, spreadsheet and word processing software
• Must be able to work with people from other departments in a team-oriented environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Previous experience in materials management planning and procurement in an airline, transportation or service industry
• Knowledge of accounting, finance and AP/AR functions
• Knowledge of Supply Chain processes
• Green Belt – Lean or Six Sigma Certified
• Proven change agent to work in highly complex and stressful environments.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Knowledge of airline procurement of goods and services and working with suppliers/vendors
• Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position. Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.
• In addition to routine employment eligibility verification, U.S.-based airlines must gather information to validate country of citizenship and country of birth. Upon hire, you must provide documentation proving your current country of citizenship and birthplace.
  
  

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive total rewards package that aims to attract, engage, and retain the finest talent in the industry. Our rewards structure is thoughtfully designed to include a competitive base salary coupled with variable compensation opportunities. This balanced approach ensures a fulfilling and lucrative work environment, aligning individual achievements with the broader organizational success.

Please note that the provided salary information serves as a general guideline. Our salary is determined by a candidate's experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations. The expected pay range is $65,600 - $86,100.

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 94th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi. In 2022, the carrier topped Travel + Leisure's 2022 World's Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline and was named Hawaiʻi's best employer by Forbes. Hawaiian led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian's Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow us on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian's LinkedIn page.

For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines' online newsroom.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Airlines and Aviation

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