Why Work for Frontier Airlines?
At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - its our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.
What We Stand For
Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our ‘Done Right promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - were not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.
Work Perks
At Frontier, we like to think were creating something very special for our team members. Work is why were here, but the perks are nice too:
- Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines
- Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great
- Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages
- Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors
- Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day business casual environment
- Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance
- Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship
Who We Are
Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontiers highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airlines many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier Americas Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airlines commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).
* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.
What Will You Be Doing?
The Analyst, Material Operations II is responsible for supporting the team with working on projects focused on improving operational activities relating to the forecast and allocation of all material that directly supports the aircraft and the stations. There are 3 key focus areas: 1) Demand Planning, 2) Inventory Management, and 3) Process Improvements. The role will participate on cross-functional teams to determine inventory needs and ensure inventory reporting accuracy as well as supporting the Manager with measuring Operational Analytics (OA) with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and maintaining a high customer service level within all stakeholders within the organization.
Essential Functions
- Build team consensus on key inventory requirements and the decision-making process for changes in stocking levels.
- Develop and support methods for measuring, analyzing and reporting on forecast accuracy, inventory levels and optimization and other processes, ensuring minimum service levels are met or exceeded and recommendations are provided to senior leaders.
- Issue requisitions to the buyers, answer questions, conduct reviews and resolve open issues.
- Recommend and implement technology solutions to optimize material allocations
- Develop and support tooling calibration models and work with Repair Team to create ROs
- Maintain and develop automated reports and KPI dashboards depicting Key Performance Indicators and controls.
- Collaborate with various departments and subject matter experts on OAs with KPIs, and drive efficiencies measured with KPIs.
- Support all GMM processes within department and ensure compliance.
- Develop, direct workload, coach and train direct reports within the team and support best practices between peers to build synergies.
- Assist other teams within Materials as needed to support the operation
Other Functions
- Support operations in resolving inventory-related issues.
- Lead quarterly business review meetings with supplier business partners.
- Support tactical purchasing requirements when needed.
- Manage material process for major aircraft modifications.
- All other duties as reasonably requested by the Material Operations Manager
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required; Masters degree preferred
- 3+ years work experience with data analysis tools (i.e. Advanced Excel, Alteryx, MS Access, SAP Business Objects, Crystal Reports, or equivalent) required
- 2+ years of work experience in creating forecast models required
- 2+ years working and developing KPIs required
- 3+ years airline/aviation experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Communicates in a manner that is appropriate for audience; can “read the room” and adjust quickly if necessary, to make the most positive impact
- Confident and poised at all times, even when delivering hard messages and/or handling challenges from peers/Leaders
- Anticipates customers questions and prepares communication accordingly
- Advises team and department with technical aspects, translate complicated technical information to a visual representation that non-technical users can understand
- Strong mathematical, analytical, and project management skills
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills essential
- Ability to read and interpret vendor and company technical manuals (i.e., Engineering Orders, list price & illustrated parts catalogs)
- Proactive self-starter
- Ability to handle time sensitive and multi-faceted projects
- Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company at all times
- Ability to plan, implement and evaluate programs, direct and organize program activities, establish goals and objectives, train, plan and delegate the work of others.
- Takes a lead role in facilitating discussions and resolving conflicts
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment: PC Laptop, Printer
Work Environment
Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
Physical Effort
Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Supervision Received
General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
Positions Supervised
Salary Range: $58,394 - $77,508
Please note: this posting has a closing date of on or before 9/19/2024 midnight MT.
Workplace Policies
At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.
Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
