Material Programs Analyst
Southwest AirlinesAbout the role
Department:
Supply Chain ManagementOur Company Promise
We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.
Job Description:
The Material Programs Analyst supports Heavy Maintenance by coordinating material needs for aircraft maintenance events, including C checks, heavy checks, special visits, special projects, and urgent shop requirements. They’ll partner closely with Technical Operations, Stores, Purchasing, Planning, Engineering, Quality Control, and other Teams to ensure parts and materials are available to support maintenance schedules and minimize operational disruptions. They’ll monitor material activity, document issues and resolutions, communicate critical updates to internal and external Customers, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs while maintaining regulatory compliance. The Material Programs Analyst leverages strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills to support strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and help ensure safe, reliable, and on‑time aircraft maintenance activities.
Additional Details
The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX headquarters facility during business hours.
U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.
We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.
- Support SWA Production in all aspects of material management as it relates to heavy maintenance
- Attend all pre- and post- doc meetings to provide accountability of material performance
- Communicates continuously with Production, Quality Control, Engineering and Material Stores to ensure all heavy check material needs are addressed quickly and accurately
- Ensure all part requests are necessary and that entries are correctly entered in the system
- Network with internal and external Customers to develop a solid working relationship across multiple fronts
- Follow policies and procedures at all times, and coaches others to do the same
- Work with internal and external Customers to share knowledge of success and failure in our processes
- Identify and collect cost saving initiatives, cost avoidance, and cost deferral opportunities
- Maintain a repository for Department-level projects and knowledge management
- Track the movement of parts and create stocking plan modifications as needed
- Must be able to meet any physical ability requirements listed on this description
- May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing Customer and personal services including Customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of Customer Satisfaction
- Knowledge of the business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, production methods, and coordination of people and resources while adhering to FAA/ Regulatory, Financial and Quality Compliance standards.
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