Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Support the selling function and carry out a variety of tasks and functions. Responsible for maintaining efficient and profitable support for the day-to-day operations of the Product Line.

What you will be responsible for:

• Learn all aspects of the respective product line and serve as a technical expert.
• Proactively drive vendor relationships and serve as the primary contact for AAR.
• Maximize sales and margin objectives of respective product line.
• Expand existing traditional business.
• Identify and pursue purchase opportunities available in the marketplace.
• Support existing outside sales force.
• Plan, schedule, and manage inventory for respective product lines.
• Identify inventory acquisition opportunities.
• Identify market trends and coordinate with sales groups to anticipate areas of opportunities.
• Ensure that inventory management and shareholder value is maximized.
• New Product Development Some travel may be required.
• All other duties as assigned.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Basic negotiating, customer support skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers.
• Ability to articulate and compose business opportunities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and highly technical environment.
• Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PC Literate (Word, Excel, and Access).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Pay range and compensation package:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

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.