Assoc Inventory Analyst - Southwest Airlines : Job Details

Department:

Supply Chain Management

Our 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:

Job Summary

The People of Southwest Airlines come together to deliver on our Purpose, which is to connect People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Associate Inventory Analyst invests in the future of Southwest's People in their work supporting Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Technical Operations (Tech Ops). This role works collaboratively with stakeholders in SCM, Tech Ops, Finance, and Teams throughout the Company to ensure the physical inventory in Southwest's Maintenance locations is accurately reflected in our warehouse management system. This allows Teams to order and supply the needed tools and parts for production and to keep the Southwest Operation moving. The Associate Inventory Analyst brings their detail-oriented and data-driven mindset to this important SCM Team.

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.

Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences.

Responsibilities

• Supports FAA compliance by conducting audits on parts, tooling, and reporting out inventory accuracy
• Conduct 60-day investigations to resolve discrepancies and locate missing parts
• Validate routine audits of material and tooling generated through a formal cycle count process
• Process cycle count and inventory information to perform basic analysis to capture trends
• Perform reconciliation of mismanaged inventory records in CDCS (Computerized Data Collection System)
• Prepare reports and present results and summaries of audits to Leadership
• Monitor audits of shelf-life material, ensuring all expired material is properly disposed of according to regulations
• Maintain established part procedures by coordinating shared responsibilities between various Contract and Non-Contract-based Employees
• Develop knowledge of what is involved in the Inventory Management process and continue to build knowledge with experience
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; basic or intermediate Excel skills preferred
• Skilled in utilizing critical thinking for problem-solving and decision-making
• Skilled in following established standard operating procedures and maintaining a high level of discipline with financial adjustments
• Ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities and ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with various teams, fostering a cooperative and solution-oriented environment
• Ability to communicate audit results, build recommendations, and work with cross-functional teams
• Ability to demonstrate good time management skills; act with a sense of urgency
• Ability to establish personal best practices to manage responsibilities
• Willingness to support and provide help to other Team Members to ensure Team coverage

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• Entry-level experience; developing skills and knowledge in:
  • Supply chain or Aviation logistics
  • Aviation supply chain management/lifecycle
  • Business administration and management
  • Data Management
  • System navigation with various IT systems (e.g. SAP, Boeing Toolbox, Maintenix, QuickBase, Alteryx, Tableau, Salesforce)

Licensing/Certification

• Required: SIDA badge and meet all local airport requirements

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines
• Possible travel domestically and/or internationally 10-30%

Pay & Benefits:

Competitive market salary starting at $57,150 - $63,500 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company.

Benefits you'll love:

• Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too)
• Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck *
• Potential for annual Profit-sharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit**
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*Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

**401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits

***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company.

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