Vice President of Supply Chain

Summary

Responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational functions of material management, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and logistics support across various departments. This role combines leadership and oversight of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic planning to support airline aircraft maintenance, 145 repair station operations and government services programs globally. The Vice President will manage a diverse team, optimize material processes, and ensure mission readiness for both routine and emergency support needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping, receiving, and inventory management to ensure compliance with FAA, DOD, OSHA, GMM, RSQM and NIST standards.
• Establish, manage, and reconcile budgets for Stores, Repairs, and Inventory Management, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Manage Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events by coordinating the procurement and delivery of critical parts to minimize downtime.
• Oversee logistics actions to ensure timely and efficient support for Government Services programs worldwide.
• Manage spare parts allocation and provisioning plans to support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Interface with the quality department to resolve material-related issues and ensure all parts meet company and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate international shipping and customs processes to ensure timely delivery of materials for global operations.
• Ensure availability of materials for daily maintenance and repair activities, including managing MEL reports and parts inventory.
• Lead, train, and mentor the logistics and material support team, fostering continuous improvement and adherence to operational standards.
• Ensure all material vendors and service providers meet contractual obligations and performance standards.
• Monitor logistics performance and costs, providing regular updates to senior leadership on material support and budget status.
• Continuously assess logistics processes to identify trends, resolve issues, and implement improvements for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Required Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of experience in either aviation or international logistics
• 5 years of supervisory experience
• Experience with inventory control / inventory management software
• Experienced in the use of all Microsoft office suite products
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Experience in logistics solutions to austere locations 
• Experienced in using parts locating services, such as ILS or Parts Base
• Experience with compliance and regulatory standards in aviation and government contracting (FAA, DOD, OSHA, GMM).

Preferred Education and Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree
• Experience as a receiving inspector in a part 121 airline, 135 airline, and/or 145 repair station
• Familiar navigating aircraft IPCs

Physical Requirements:

Incumbent is required to be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Travel:

• Frequent Travel – Up to 30% annually

Office Location:

• San Marcos, TX / Non-Remote

Citizenship:

• Must be a US Citizen

Employment Type:

• Full-time/Salary Exempt