Material Planner Interiors

Position Summary

The Material Planner Interiors, reports to the Supervisor of Materials Planning. The position is responsible for determining the aircraft parts planning and material stocking strategy in support of aircraft and cabin maintenance, appearance initiatives, customer convenience items, and Maintenance Defect and Deferral Report (MDDR) support specifically related to JetBlue aircraft cabins and other required aircraft material. The Planner also works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Interiors Engineering and JetBlue business partners to determine inventory positioning throughout the system in order to optimize support and maximize operational performance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Compile statistical planning models to forecast the demand and investment required to meet operational requirements with a specific focus on cabin/aircraft appearance, customer convenience, and other related aircraft interior items
• Collaboration with Engineering, Configuration Control, and Purchasing to set up part numbers in JetBlue’s Maintenance and Engineering system and in accordance with General Maintenance Manual (GMM) requirements
• Review of fleet Recommended Spare Parts List (RSPL) data along with historical system demand to assist in recommendations for future system requirements or the launch of new platform or service type
• Report regularly to Manager (direct report) regarding opportunities and future initiatives for Technical Procurement Team
• Acquires business knowledge in depth as well as gathers and analyzes complex information about all components in the process, using a variety of sources
• Works with Business Customers to develop technological solutions
• Identify customer impacting items and urgent parts requirements by reviewing Out of Service (OOS) logs, delay reports, and fleet manuals daily to avoid future materiel delays
• Make scrap replacement decisions by evaluating ownership, cost, usage, and any repair information available to support and optimize inventory levels
• Work with Maintenance Planning on forecasting any related scheduled or program/initiative related part removals/replacements and ensuring proper system requirements are made proactively in support of cabin maintenance
• Assist with system material recommendations for aircraft and engine maintenance as required
• Works with Technical Procurement, Programs, Sourcing, and Engineering teams to research, qualify, and approve new aircraft interior or product offerings from a parts availability and execution perspective
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development Diploma (GED)
• Two (2) years’ experience in an inventory management or an aircraft maintenance environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage project communications and stakeholder expectations
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Depending upon location, may need to possess and maintain a valid Driver License and a driving record that meets JetBlue Airways’ insurance standards

• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
• Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics or related field
• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge

• Inventory Optimization and Planning system(s) experience
• Data analytics and dash boarding for operational metrics

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Identify safety concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Office environment with travel to various warehouses and stations
• Flexible work schedule

Physical Effort:

• Light physical effort is required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. (Light)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $58,500.00 and $89,600.00. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.