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 responsibilities

Analyst- Supplier Performance is responsible for managing assigned aircraft material suppliers. This includes actively monitoring open orders and supplier performance, including adherence to changing delivery schedules. Responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with material supply issues to avoid suppliers not supporting planned requirements. Leads cross-functional meetings to address material supply issues and implement corrective actions. Creates executive reports to communicate program status. This role requires strong project management skills, deep understanding of aerospace supply chain management, excellent communication abilities, ability to draw conclusions and actions from large datasets, and a keen eye for detail to manage the complexities of supplier relationships and material management for aircraft projects.

Program Management:

Manage suppliers supporting United aircraft engineering projects, new aircraft deliveries, and modificationsChampion and manage programs to sustain on time material delivery from assigned supplier baseEmbedded with project teams to understand material requirements and specifications and communicate the requirements to supplier contacts

Order Management:

Maintain open program orders to ensure delivery dates are reflective of project schedulesReview and action supplier invoice exceptions to ensure on time payment

Monitor and support internal receiving and logistics processes

Operational Support:

Create and present program status and updates on weekly operations calls with key stakeholdersCoordinate closely with AOG and Base Maintenance Materials teams to ensure material availability for scheduled workIdentify and mitigate operational risk of material delays, escalating when necessary

Relationship Management:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials and kitsParticipate in business reviews with key suppliersBuild and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders

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 responsibilities

Analyst- Supplier Performance is responsible for managing assigned aircraft material suppliers. This includes actively monitoring open orders and supplier performance, including adherence to changing delivery schedules. Responsible for proactively identifying and mitigating risks associated with material supply issues to avoid suppliers not supporting planned requirements. Leads cross-functional meetings to address material supply issues and implement corrective actions. Creates executive reports to communicate program status. This role requires strong project management skills, deep understanding of aerospace supply chain management, excellent communication abilities, ability to draw conclusions and actions from large datasets, and a keen eye for detail to manage the complexities of supplier relationships and material management for aircraft projects.

Program Management:

Manage suppliers supporting United aircraft engineering projects, new aircraft deliveries, and modificationsChampion and manage programs to sustain on time material delivery from assigned supplier baseEmbedded with project teams to understand material requirements and specifications and communicate the requirements to supplier contacts

Order Management:

Maintain open program orders to ensure delivery dates are reflective of project schedulesReview and action supplier invoice exceptions to ensure on time payment

Monitor and support internal receiving and logistics processes

Operational Support:

Create and present program status and updates on weekly operations calls with key stakeholdersCoordinate closely with AOG and Base Maintenance Materials teams to ensure material availability for scheduled workIdentify and mitigate operational risk of material delays, escalating when necessary

Relationship Management:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of materials and kitsParticipate in business reviews with key suppliersBuild and maintain relationships with internal stakeholdersWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Bachelors degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business2 years supply chain or related experience1 years program management experience1 years data analytics experienceSupplier management skillsData analyticsKnowledge of entire supply chain value streamWork management systemsKnowledge of purchasing and sourcing processesEfficient with time and adaptable to changing prioritiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):Masters degreePMPWhat’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):Bachelors degree or 4 years of relevant work experience in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business2 years supply chain or related experience1 years program management experience1 years data analytics experienceSupplier management skillsData analyticsKnowledge of entire supply chain value streamWork management systemsKnowledge of purchasing and sourcing processesEfficient with time and adaptable to changing prioritiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorshipSuccessful completion of interview required to meet job qualification

Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

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