Lead Facilities Parts Management Specialist (Virtual)

About the position

Lead Facilities Parts Management Specialist (Virtual) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing’s Global Real Estate and Facilities (GREF) organization is seeking a Lead Facilities Parts Management Specialist to join our Workforce Efficiency organization. This is a virtual role that includes approximately 20% travel. This opportunity is available at any any of the following Boeing locations: Auburn, WA; Everett, WA; Ridley Park, PA; Renton, WA; Hazelwood, MO or Tukwila, WA . In this pivotal role, you will enhance parts of technology, manage parts inventory and oversee vendor relationships to support our facilities maintenance team. Your efforts will ensure seamless operation of the group by guaranteeing the availably of essential parts while leveraging data-driven insights to optimize on-hand inventory utilization, making informed decisions about what inventory should be stored. This opportunity requires a strategic mindset and strong analytical skills to streamline parts operations. Collaborating closely with various stakeholders, you will effectively integrate parts data and inventory management systems while driving cost reductions and enhancing operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enhancement of parts technology by integrating new vendors into the parts management system
• Manage parts inventory by adding parts storeroom inventory into the parts management system
• Develop and implement processes for effective parts inventory management, ensuring accuracy and availability of critical components
• Leverage parts data to drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations and strategic vendor management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, maintenance, and logistics, to identify opportunities for improvement in parts management and technology integration
• Monitor and analyze parts inventory data to identify trends, generate reports, and provide insights to support decision-making and optimize inventory levels
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices for parts management to ensure consistent and effective operations across the organization
• Conduct regular audits of parts inventory and vendor performance to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and enhance overall efficiency
• Stay informed about industry trends and advancements in parts technology, recommending and implementing upgrades or integrations as needed
• Provide training and support to team members and stakeholders on parts management systems, processes, and best practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration)
• Experience with parts and inventory management
• Experience managing complex project schedules and managing large scale programs and projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
• 20% domestic travel

Nice-to-haves

• Masters in Business Administration
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management
• 3+ years of experience in parts and inventory management
• Experience working in the aerospace or manufacturing industry
• Experience in setting up parts ordering and inventory platforms and parts vendor management, preferably in a large-scale organization
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and tools
• Experience with (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) CMMS software and parts management tools
• Experience in negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships

Benefits

• At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.
• Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.