Supply Chain Specialist - Repair Management

Description

About AllClear Aerospace & Defense

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is the military aviation aftermarket industry’s leading provider of mission-ready solutions. We provide excellence in sustainment for the U.S. militaries and its allies. Headquartered in Miramar, Florida, AllClear’s sustainment solutions cover over 25 of the most utilized military aircraft platforms, supported with distribution agreements from leading OEMs, in-house and managed repair services, engineered products, manufacturing, and logistics solutions.

AllClear represents more than 30 years of defense aerospace sustainment experience and expertise, focused on the bigger mission mindset of keeping militaries mission ready. AllClear locations include Abu Dhabi, UAE; Camarillo, CA; Cambridge, UK; Chatsworth, CA; Greenville, SC; Macon, GA; Miramar, FL; Seoul, S. Korea; Singapore; South San Francisco, CA; and Tokyo, Japan.

To learn more visit GoAllClear.com.

Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Supply Chain Specialist to manage the RFQ and procurement process from initial quote requests through purchase order close-out. This role serves as a key liaison between suppliers, customers, and internal teams, ensuring timely and accurate sourcing of aircraft parts, materials, and repair services. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities effectively, and plays an important role in supporting the efficiency and success of our Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of aircraft parts, materials, and repair services, including supplier RFQs, purchase orders, and sourcing activities.
• Review and process RFQs, ensuring accurate specifications, customer requirements, and a 24-hour turnaround time.
• Follow up on outstanding RFQs, supplier confirmations, open purchase orders, and delivery commitments.
• Review shop teardown reports and coordinate material requirements with Operations, Engineering, and technicians.
• Maintain accurate purchase order records, supplier updates, and delivery schedules within the ERP system.
• Develop supplier relationships, address sourcing challenges, and identify alternative solutions to minimize delays.
• Ensure customer requirements, quality standards, and traceability documentation are communicated to and obtained from suppliers.
• Collaborate with Quality, Customer Service, and Operations to improve supplier performance, resolve procurement issues, and support on-time delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, and delivery, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Provide weekly procurement updates, including expected material receipts, order status, and projected revenues.
• Coordinate with Finance to resolve invoice discrepancies and support timely vendor payments.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ITAR requirements, repair exemptions, AS9110, ISO 9001, and company procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Education, Experience & Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following qualifications represent the education, experience, knowledge, and skills required.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain, including supplier RFQs, purchase orders, and delivery management; aerospace, aviation MRO, or defense experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of aviation terminology, ILS, Haystack, and NSN databases, with the ability to interpret shop teardown reports and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with ITAR, repair exemptions, customer flow-down requirements, and aerospace quality standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Quantum ERP/MRP experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively with suppliers and internal teams.
• Supply chain certification (APICS/ASCM or equivalent) preferred; bilingual English/Spanish skills a plus.
  
  

AllClear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.