At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.Job overview and responsibilitiesThe Manager - Inventory Management manages provisioning and inventory planning of expendable parts and rotable parts to support the maintenance operation of United Airlines fleets. This includes planning of inventory investment and optimal inventory levels to adequately support maintenance needs. Continuously monitors the performance of the inventory plans. Accountable for identifying automation and integration opportunities to improve efficiency and support organizational goals.Develop strategic and tactical inventory plans for rotable and expendable parts to support the expected changes in schedule and maintenance operations Manage the team in making daily strategic adjustments to station inventory levels for rotable and expendable parts to support the maintenance operationsThis includes, but not limited to, analyzing and establishing system service levels that support operations at the least total cost, adjusting allocations/ROPs to support service levels with expected flying and maintenance changes, being accountable for life cycle of inventory – inception through final disposition and being accountable for performance against planIdentify supply chain planning automation opportunities in collaboration with other teams in the organizationDevelop project plans and ensure timely project completionsMentor team to develop in their roles and skillsets

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for
United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.Job overview and responsibilitiesThe Manager - Inventory Management manages provisioning and inventory planning of expendable parts and rotable parts to support the maintenance operation of United Airlines fleets. This includes planning of inventory investment and optimal inventory levels to adequately support maintenance needs. Continuously monitors the performance of the inventory plans. Accountable for identifying automation and integration opportunities to improve efficiency and support organizational goals.Develop strategic and tactical inventory plans for rotable and expendable parts to support the expected changes in schedule and maintenance operations Manage the team in making daily strategic adjustments to station inventory levels for rotable and expendable parts to support the maintenance operationsThis includes, but not limited to, analyzing and establishing system service levels that support operations at the least total cost, adjusting allocations/ROPs to support service levels with expected flying and maintenance changes, being accountable for life cycle of inventory – inception through final disposition and being accountable for performance against planIdentify supply chain planning automation opportunities in collaboration with other teams in the organizationDevelop project plans and ensure timely project completionsMentor team to develop in their roles and skillsets

This position is offered on local terms and conditions. Expatriate assignments and sponsorship for employment visas, even on a time-limited visa status, will not be awarded. This position is for
United Airlines Business Services Pvt. Ltd - a wholly owned subsidiary of United Airlines Inc.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):BS degree in a quantitative field such as engineering, supply chain management or related fieldUnderstanding of supply chain operations, planning and managementExhibits an analytical approach to problem solving with attention to detail and a sense of urgency5 years of relevant experience in an analytics or process improvement-oriented role in supply chain, aviation, manufacturing or related industryUnderstanding of supply chain functions including sourcing/procurement, vendor management, inventory planning, warehousing and logisticsFamiliarity with Line and Base maintenance planning and operationsKnowledge of relational database models and SQLFamiliarity with Supply Chain modelsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience with automation and digital technology deploymentsAbility to identify automation and supply chain optimization opportunities in existing processes to improve efficiencyMust be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorshipMust be fluent in English (written and spoken)Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

MS degree in a quantitative field such as math, statistics and/or MBALean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certificationProject management experienceExperience with continuous improvement methodologiesExperience using statistical and mathematical methodsExperience in inventory managementExperience in a related field involving automation of complex business processesExperience leading direct reportsFamiliarity with ERP capabilitiesAt least two years of airline experienceAt least two years of supply chain experienceStrong background in one or more supply chain functionsFamiliarity with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) functionsFamiliarity with the airline industryBackground in agile project management methodologiesStrong understanding of Supply Chain Planning toolsFamiliarity with Line and Base Maintenance PlanningFamiliarity with MRO planningStrong project management skillsFinancial and budget/expense managementAbility to establish and monitor policies and guidelinesProgramming experience in a scripting language such as Python, R, and/or JuliaWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):BS degree in a quantitative field such as engineering, supply chain management or related fieldUnderstanding of supply chain operations, planning and managementExhibits an analytical approach to problem solving with attention to detail and a sense of urgency5 years of relevant experience in an analytics or process improvement-oriented role in supply chain, aviation, manufacturing or related industryUnderstanding of supply chain functions including sourcing/procurement, vendor management, inventory planning, warehousing and logisticsFamiliarity with Line and Base maintenance planning and operationsKnowledge of relational database models and SQLFamiliarity with Supply Chain modelsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExperience with automation and digital technology deploymentsAbility to identify automation and supply chain optimization opportunities in existing processes to improve efficiencyMust be legally authorized to work in India for any employer without sponsorshipMust be fluent in English (written and spoken)Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualificationReliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

MS degree in a quantitative field such as math, statistics and/or MBALean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certificationProject management experienceExperience with continuous improvement methodologiesExperience using statistical and mathematical methodsExperience in inventory managementExperience in a related field involving automation of complex business processesExperience leading direct reportsFamiliarity with ERP capabilitiesAt least two years of airline experienceAt least two years of supply chain experienceStrong background in one or more supply chain functionsFamiliarity with Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) functionsFamiliarity with the airline industryBackground in agile project management methodologiesStrong understanding of Supply Chain Planning toolsFamiliarity with Line and Base Maintenance PlanningFamiliarity with MRO planningStrong project management skillsFinancial and budget/expense managementAbility to establish and monitor policies and guidelinesProgramming experience in a scripting language such as Python, R, and/or Julia