Spare Parts Manager
Helicopter Rebuilds
- Increased spare parts inventory accuracy by implementing a robust tracking system and conducting regular audits.
- Assisted engineering teams in locating hard-to-find replacement parts for obsolete equipment, prolonging its operational life.
- Maintained and analyzed ERP database to facilitate sales strategies and study customer ordering behavior.
- Improved communication between departments by developing clear processes for requesting, receiving, and returning spare parts.
- Supervised warehouse operations efficiently, promoting safety protocols and adherence to regulatory guidelines among team members.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in better pricing and faster delivery times for essential parts.
- Conducted thorough research on alternative suppliers when faced with supply chain disruptions, ensuring minimal impact on production schedules.
- Analyzed usage patterns to forecast future demand accurately, allowing for more strategic purchasing decisions and reduced costs.
- Strategized parts multi-sourcing to diversify supply chain management and form long-term relationships with pool of reliable vendors.
- Collaborated closely with maintenance teams to identify frequently needed parts, ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Monitored inventory to maximize turns and minimize obsolescence.
- Organized storage areas strategically to facilitate quick retrieval of commonly used items while ensuring optimal space utilization.
- Generated reports in CRM and ERP to assess stock and aid in sales projections.
- Identified opportunities for bulk discounts by consolidating purchases across multiple departments or facilities when possible.
- Received and inspected package deliveries and resolved discrepancies.
- Adjusted stock to curtail accumulation of unused or old parts.
- Streamlined the spare parts ordering process for improved efficiency and timely acquisition of critical components.
- Trained staff members on proper procedures for handling delicate or expensive components, minimizing breakages and losses during storage or transport.
- Rearranged parts department to better serve changing trends and keep workspaces organized.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops, and service departments for use in Type equipment.
- Ordered parts for customers, repair shops and Type department for use in Type and Type equipment.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
