Supply Technician

Job Description: Supply Technician RAVN Aerospace Position Name: Supply Technician Position Location: Ellington Field, Houston, Texas (On-Site) Salary/Hourly Rate: Salary Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-4:00 PM Company Summary RAVN is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the aviation industry, focusing on cutting-edge technology and advanced aerospace solutions. As part of the RAVN team, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing pilot training on military-grade aircraft and aerospace engineering in the defense sector. RAVN provides combat and high-maneuver training for pilots, RDT&E, and maintenance services with its fully owned fleet of aircraft. Department Summary RAVN Aerospace’s Logistics and Supply Chain Management Department supports aircraft operations, maintenance, programs, and business requirements across CONUS and OCONUS locations. The department ensures aircraft parts, materials, equipment, and services are sourced, purchased, received, inventoried, stored, and delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements. Position Summary The Supply Technician supports RAVN’s aircraft maintenance and operational readiness by procuring parts, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies; maintaining accurate and traceable inventory records; and coordinating shipping and receiving activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with the ability to manage competing priorities and time-sensitive aircraft requirements while maintaining applicable safety, documentation, and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Purchasing and Sourcing Review aircraft maintenance and operational material requirements and verify internal availability before initiating procurement. Source aircraft parts, components, consumables, tools, equipment, and supplies from approved vendors, distributors, MROs, and other qualified sources. Prepare RFQs, compare supplier quotations, research alternate sources and part numbers, and use aviation sourcing platforms such as PartsBase. Evaluate quotations based on price, availability, lead time, condition, certification, quality, documentation, and operational requirements. Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, freight costs, payment terms, and other commercial conditions within authorized limits. Prepare and monitor purchase orders, resolve delays and back orders, expedite AOG requirements, and communicate purchasing status. Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality, compliance, traceability, and aircraft-readiness requirements. Inventory Management Maintain accurate physical and electronic inventory records for aircraft parts, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies. Receive and inspect inventory against purchase orders, packing lists, invoices, and required supporting documentation. Verify part numbers, quantities, conditions, serial numbers, lot numbers, certifications, and traceability documentation. Properly identify, label, organize, and segregate serviceable, unserviceable, quarantined, rejected, repairable, serialized, and lot-controlled inventory. Perform cycle counts and inventory audits, investigate discrepancies, and monitor shortages, excess inventory, obsolete materials, and replenishment needs. Coordinate inventory transfers between RAVN locations and maintain accurate issuance and material-movement records. Shipping and Receiving Manage daily shipping and receiving activities involving aircraft parts, tools, equipment, materials, and supplies. Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy, condition, damage, quantity, documentation, and traceability. Prepare outbound shipments, labels, packing lists, commercial invoices, and other required shipping documentation. Select appropriate shipping methods based on urgency, destination, value, weight, fragility, and operational requirements. Coordinate and track routine, expedited, and AOG shipments and resolve lost, damaged, delayed, or incorrect deliveries…

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