Product Line Representative

Position Summary:

• The mission of the Product Line Representative (PLR) is to grow and efficiently manage an airframe product line, ensuring sufficient stock in all critical LRUs for aftermarket support. JSSI Parts & Leasing (JPL) is looking for an entrepreneurial PLR candidate who can establish and grow a business focused on one or several airframe platforms (Gulfstream, Bombardier, Textron, Dassault, Embraer). The (PLR) will work collaboratively with JSSI internal resources to ensure (JPL) is capitalizing on every profitable opportunity. This role will support contracted HCM Clients with airframe parts with the objectives of (1) reducing JSSI’s maintenance costs through proactive provisioning of material, and (2) creating third-party revenue for the business by selling existing stock and creating brokering opportunities. The (PLR) is an entrepreneur and a business professional with integrity and the capacity to effectively grow and manage an operation. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Have a strong working knowledge in the values of complete business jet assets and related parts, especially those of platforms produced by Gulfstream and Bombardier.
• Manage the complete supply chain process in supporting material requirements for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Work closely with the (JPL) procurement and sales teams.
• Conduct financial analysis on purchase opportunities, taking into account market conditions.
• Create relationships with suppliers, repair vendors and customers.
• Effectively present (JPL) to prospective customers and suppliers.
• Identify and move quickly on opportunities.
• Work with Aircraft Acquisition team to support teardown values on aircraft. 
• Settle discrepancies with customer orders in a professional and timely manner.
•  Assist the Sales Team in negotiating prices with customers and vendors.
• Identify market trends and anticipate areas of opportunity.
• Ensure proper inventory levels are maintained through proactive buying.
• Manage on-site inventory movement in and out of the system.  
• Assist the Sales Team to maximize sales and margin goals.
• Manage inventory turn and determine repair spend to maximize ROIC.
• Attend domestic and international trade shows, conferences, and customers as needed.
• Support AOG material requirements.

Desired Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree or A&P preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in Aviation Maintenance or Sales.
• Strong communication skills.
• Working knowledge of aircraft, engines and APU’s, and business jet airframe platforms.
• Ability to cultivate strong relationships and communicate effectively via email and telephone.
• Ability to function independently.
• Highly organized and self-motivated.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Working Environment and Conditions:

• Work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in this job is usually moderate.
• Domestic and international travel may be required for this position.