Role Introduction

 

Reports to: Inventory Manager – Line Operations

Departments: ENG - Engineering

This role is part of our Engineering Department who are focused on reassurance, keeping our people and our customer’s safe, ensuring that in every aspect of our operation. we have industry leading performance and that our various fleet programmes are delivering to plan, budget and specification

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring inventory readiness of planned aircraft deferred defects and planned maintenance activities in Hong Kong. You will represent Cathay Pacific Engineering and collaborate closely with the maintenance service provider and the other parties in the COE at the airside location in Hong Kong International Airport. Also, you will have experience in aircraft maintenance or aircraft spare sourcing, and proven record of being collaborative and self-motivated in a dynamic working environment.

Key Responsibilities

 

• Provide support to COE for sourcing and management of all engineering material requirements related to Acceptable Deferred Defects (ADDs) of all categories and Hong Kong planned maintenance activities as single focal point.
• Proactively identifying and resolving problems related to spares and logistics, in collaboration with other Inventory Management functions and suppliers.
• Ensuring the availability and readiness of all material requirements for Hong Kong planned defect clearance tasks.
• Regularly reviewing KPIs and dashboards and take proactive actions to strive for 100% aircraft on-time-performance from maintenance and zero aircraft deferral due to spares across the fleet.
• Reviewing and challenging the validity of material shortage demands based on historical consumption and commercial acumen.
• Proper vetting and clearing of supplier invoices.
• Candidates with less experience will be considered for the Inventory Controller position

Requirements

 

• Minimum 6 years' experience in aviation, supply chain or engineering industry.
• Degree in Engineering / Aerospace discipline or equivalent. Alternatively, other relevant qualifications, combined with practical experience in material or supply chain management.
• Proven experience in working with cross functional teams as a good team player.
• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills with service providers and customers.
• Knowledge in organizational and financial awareness.
• Adaptable and responsive to change. Demonstrate ability to drive change and improvement.
• Strong business acumen. Ability to explore options on parts sourcing and AOG recovery independently.
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Candidates with less experience will be considered for the Inventory Controller position

Application Deadline: 09 Apr 2025

Personal & Application Information

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