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GA Telesis · 6 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing & Planning

Medley, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries. The Strategic Sourcing & Planning professional will handle material availability for the MRO operation, forecast material demand, set inventory models, and manage supplier relationships to ensure critical parts are available when needed.

AerospaceAir TransportationCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Forecasting what materials and spares will be needed to support maintenance and overhaul schedules

Defining and maintaining inventory policies (min/max, safety stock, reorder logic)

Planning long-term, bulk, and life-of-program buys for critical and long-lead items

Managing supplier relationships from a volume, lead-time, and availability perspective

Identifying and mitigating material risk before it impacts maintenance events

Representing Supply Chain in Tri-Party OEM/Customer/GA Telesis calls discussing material availability

Develop and maintain material forecasts aligned to maintenance demand

Set and adjust inventory targets for rotables, consumables, and long-lead components

Balance availability, risk, and inventory investment

Monitor and address excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory

Lead supplier discussions related to forecasts, capacity planning, lead times, Hardware kits and long-term commitments

Align suppliers to expected demand and availability requirements

Partner with Purchasing to support sourcing and commercial execution with forward-looking supply intelligence

Work closely with Purchasing, Stockroom, Program Management and Engineering

Provide clear material direction and priorities to execution teams

Act as escalation point for material availability risks and conflicts

Provide regular reporting on inventory health, coverage, shortages, and supply risk

Communicate upcoming constraints, long-lead risks, and provisioning mitigation plans to leadership

Qualification

Demand forecastingMaterial planningInventory optimizationSupplier relationship managementFAA/EASA regulationsERP/MRP systemsCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skills

Required

Knowledge of FAA/EASA regulatory requirements impacting MRO sourcing and inventory planning

Hands-on experience with demand forecasting, material planning, and inventory optimization

Ability to analyze spend data, KPIs, and supplier performance metrics

Experience managing supplier relationships, including OEMs, repair vendors, and distributors

Familiarity with AOG support, repair turn-time (TAT), and critical parts availability

Strong collaboration skills with engineering, maintenance, logistics, and finance teams

Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, AMOS, Trax, or similar)

Experience supporting budget planning, cost control, and make-vs-buy decisions

Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment with shifting priorities

Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Company

GA Telesis

GA Telesis a world-leading commercial aviation company.

Founded in 2002

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.gatelesis.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

$275M

2024-06-11Debt Financing· $50M

2017-06-19Debt Financing· $225M

Leadership Team

Abdol Moabery

Founder President & CEO

Alvin Khoo

Chief Financial Officer

Recent News

PR Newswire

GA Telesis Secures Five-Year Landing Gear Overhaul Agreement with Major U.S. Carrier

2025-12-05

PR Newswire

GA Telesis Earns 2025 EcoVadis Sustainability Rating, Setting the Aftermarket-Industry Standard for a Greener Aviation Future

2025-11-14

PR Newswire

GA Telesis Power Solutions Sets New Benchmark with Six APU Disassemblies

2025-11-11

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