The Program Management Director is responsible for managing the inventory analysts, planners, and Program Managers, to ensure proper inventory levels, inventory mix, and overall efficiencies of all inventory management programs. Assist in providing on-the-job training for operating procedures, as noted in the individual training log. Specific job responsibilities include the following:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Manage the inventory program activities. -Coordinate customer requirements with on-site managers. -Identify opportunities to expand business relationships. -Provide Leadership in developing purchasing strategies. -Monitor contracted service levels to ensure customer support focus. -Develop and maintain relationships with OEM to ensure consistent supply. -Identify inventory acquisition opportunities to enhance consignment service levels and profitability. -Direct and develop staff to achieve business objectives in fiscal year plan. -Monitor industry and identify market trends to anticipate areas of opportunity. -Provide the Program Team with on-the-job training for operating procedures, related to their duties. -Develop training requirements to ensure planning methods are utilized effectively. -All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

CORE COMPETENCIES Commitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Creativity: makes constructive suggestions and creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems Teamwork: works harmoniously with others to get a job done, responds positively to instructions/procedures, and works well with others Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Masters degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or twelve years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - 8-10 years experience in aviation industry or material management - Experience in negotiation and customer support - Ability to maintain strong relationships with customers and vendors - 5 years of direct supervisory experience - Supply chain management experience required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.