Job Description

KP Aviation , an international supplier and procurer of aftermarket aviation components and assets, is searching for the next key member of our team! The Repair Representative serves an important role on our team by coordinating and manage all repairs for airframe and engine material. In addition, it is responsible for price reductions of repair costs and managing freight spend. The position will be responsible to improve repair vendors turn-around time, repair costs and contracts that will drive down overall repair spend.

Your role will take you to new heights, as you will be tasked with these essential job responsibilities:

• Manage repair vendors assigned to you and creating new accounts
• Creating and editing repair orders.
• Timing of receipt of inbound repairs
• Work with repair lead on warranty repair orders
• Work with Repair lead on any technical questions or issues
• File all completed repair orders when created or adjusted with quotes received.
• Updating Repair orders with costing received from vendors
• Provide the warehouse with all repair orders due to ship weekly through FedEx Manager and notifications from repair vendors.
• Export of Open RO Report and filter to identify any errors or issues within assigned accounts.
• Maintain and update RO: Vendor Delivery, Vendor Receipt of RO, Commit ship date, vendor codes, Condition, and update of notes within the RO.
• Reduce overall repair and freight/shipping costs as a percentage of sales annually.
• Reduce repair costs through negotiating of repair quotes.
• Support the sales and customer service team, as necessary.
• Provide vendor data to support quarterly or bi-annual meetings with key vendors to measure their performance and track CARS, as necessary.
• Request repair quotes from vendors and uploading pricing.
• Expedite repair orders to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain an industry acceptable error rate.
• Weekly reporting on inbound repairs, expediting repairs to meet KPA’s financial goals.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Performs other requests and duties as assigned by management.

To succeed in this role, you will need to have:

• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of computer programs including Microsoft Office applications and general computer literacy
• Knowledge and experience with purchasing procedures
• Strong skill in verbal and written communication
• Strong skills in presenting information
• Skill in problem solving and decision making/analysis
• Ability to be polite, considerate, and an effective communicator in stressful situations
• Ability to be flexible, self-directed, thorough, motivated, and multitask in stressful and fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritize rapidly, while utilizing problem solving skills when dealing with unforeseen circumstances
• Ability to maintain records, review documents for accuracy, organize documents, calendar, and track matters
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, management, vendors, and others
• Ability to research and analyze information and make recommendations to effectively determine pricing and maintain vendor information and preference
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and a team-driven attitude

We significantly value our employees and believe in compensating each with a substantial benefits and compensation package including:

• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability coverage (Employer pays 100% of employee premiums)
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contribution
• Profit Sharing and Bonus opportunities
• Voluntary ancillary plans including Life Insurance, Accident and Hospital coverage
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Export Control:

• This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

KP Aviation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or other legally protected characteristic. Employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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