Materials Supervisor at Jambojet

The Materials Supervisor – Spares Inventory is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the inventory of aircraft spare parts for Jambojet’s fleet. The role ensures cost-effective, timely, and compliant support to maintenance operations while aligning with the operational needs of a low-cost carrier. The role holder supervises spares warehousing, handling, and issuance to maintenance workstations, ensuring compliance with KCAA requirements, Civil Aviation Regulations, and company policies. The position leads a team to ensure stock optimization, traceability, and availability of critical components with minimal excess or obsolescence.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day inventory management activities for Jambojet spare parts.
• Monitor stock levels, consumption rates, and lead times to maintain optimal inventory.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Planning, Engineering, Procurement, and Line Maintenance to ensure timely parts availability.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality assurance requirements, including traceability, shelf-life, and certification.
• Manage AOG (Aircraft on Ground) support, ensuring prompt resolution to minimize operational disruption.
• Generate and analyse reports on stock levels, usage trends, stockouts, and aging inventory.
• Implement strategies to reduce holding costs and minimize waste.
• Coordinate with logistics providers and vendors on shipments and customs clearance.
• Conduct periodic stock audits and support regulatory/internal audits.
• Lead, train, and supervise spares personnel to maintain high operational standards.
• Know-How
• Knowledge of aviation spares inventory management systems (e.g., OASES).
• Strong understanding of aviation regulations (KCAA, EASA, FAA).
• Proficiency in inventory control, logistics, and supply chain principles.
• Supervisory experience managing spares and logistics teams.
• Ability to coordinate with internal departments and external vendors.
• Strong communication and collaboration across engineering, procurement, and linemaintenance functions.
• Leadership and training of team members to maintain compliance and efficiency.
• Problem Solving
• Thinking Environment: Operates within strict aviation regulatory frameworks and organizational policies while balancing operational demands and cost-efficiency.
• Thinking Challenge: Anticipates and resolves supply chain disruptions, ensures compliance with stringent aviation quality requirements, and optimizes stock levels in a cost-conscious, safety- driven environment.
• Accountability
• Freedom to Act: Operates under the general direction of the Manager – Materials & Logistics with discretion to manage day-to-day operations and propose inventory optimization strategies.
• Magnitude: Direct impact on the efficiency and reliability of fleet maintenance operations and cost of inventory holdings.
• Impact of Decisions: Decisions directly affect aircraft availability, regulatory compliance, andoperational costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Aviation, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aviation spares inventory management, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience in managing aircraft spare parts.
• Proficiency with aviation inventory management systems (e.g., OASES).
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience in a low-cost carrier or regional airline.
• Familiarity with lean/JIT inventory practices.
• Supply chain certification (CIPS, APICS, CPSPK) is an advantage.