Material Support Specialist

Overview TekWissen is a global workforce management provider throughout the UK, Europe and many other countries in the world. Client, a global leader in aerospace, defense, and space. With major operations in the UK, Client is at the forefront of innovation in aviation and technology. With operations in commercial aircraft, helicopters, defense systems, and space exploration, Client employs over 130,000 people worldwide. Job Title: Material Support Specialist Location: Brize Norton, Oxfordshire Duration: 12 months initially Work Type: Onsite

• We have a fantastic opportunity for a Material Support Specialist to join the client Atlas Support Centre UK based at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
• Working closely with our MRO and P145 team, and reporting directly to the Material Demand Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring that Team Atlas meets its commitments regarding the material demands required to achieve the Maintenance/Flying Programme.
• The Material Support Specialists, working in the Demand Cell team are responsible for the management and escalation of material demands within the UK fleet in accordance with MTC and GSS3 contracts. How You Will Contribute To The Team
• Ensure maintaining an Operational focus and oversight of all material aspects related to maintenance/technical issues on the UK customer's A400M fleet worldwide.
• Contribute to the provision of expert advice and assistance to the Atlas team during the management and recovery of AOG aircraft on base or worldwide, including participating in any telephone conference calls.
• Providing escalation for AOG & Work Stop items, including ADF's or depth maintenance parts at risk.
• Liaise with the customer on all MTP material procurement required. When parts are finally not satisfying a RDD, MSS should escalate it to the next level
• Follow up and chasing of items with unsatisfactory delivery estimates, missing or incorrect paperwork, incomplete REQs and escalating unresolved issues.
• Attend daily operational briefing and planning meetings About You
• Experience in a Material support / Supply chain role
• Be proficient in the use of the appropriate Warehouse management and Information systems (SAP SP1, SAP ESP, Airnnav, Microsoft Excel,etc.)
• Be proficient in the use of MDS as would be the tool used for P145 Mat.requisitions.
• Knowledge of EASA Part 145 regulations.