Senior Manager - Master Data and Asset Verification

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Senior Manager - Master Data and Asset Verification leads teams responsible for spare part inventory accuracy, part creation and updates in the Stores Catalog, and PMA/OOPP opportunities to support supply chain and maintenance strategic/operational priorities. This role leads initiatives to improve process flows and automation in relevant areas. Collaborates with Supply Chain and Maintenance partners, including inventory planning, forecasting, vendor management, components/engines shops, warehousing, logistics, engineering and finance functions. Also supports supply chain critical initiatives to improve cost, efficiency and/or service levels.

• Manages team performance and execution of part creation, updates and deletion in the Stores Catalog
• Responsible for part inventory data and system accuracy
• Collaborates with stakeholders to resolve Stores Catalog and asset verification issues
• Works closely with operational leaders to limit operational impact associated with the changes
• Partners with Engineering and Supply Chain groups to identify PMA/OOPP opportunities to support supply chain and maintenance needs
• Identifies and implements process improvements in Master Data, Asset Verification and PMA process flows
• Supports supply chain initiatives to improve cost, efficiency and/or service levels
• Manages and mentors team to develop in their roles and skills

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table!

• Bachelors degree in a quantitative field such as math, statistics, engineering or relevant field
• At least five years of experience in an analytics or process improvement-oriented role in supply chain, aviation, manufacturing, or related industry
• At least three years of leadership experience
• Understanding of supply chain operations, planning and management
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Collaboration experience with cross-functional teams
• Experience with executive level presentations
• Understanding of the process involved with part number set up, including internal data systems
• Experience with data mining, querying tools and techniques
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Palantir Foundry, MS-Power BI or equivalent)
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies
• Up to 50 travel
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

• Masters degree in a quantitative field such as industrial engineering, statistics and/or MBA
• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification
• Experience in industrial engineering or related field involving solving complex business problems
• At least three years of airline experience
• At least three years of supply chain experience
• Strong background in one or more supply chain functions
• Project management experience
• Operations transformation experience
• Experience with statistical analysis
• Experience with SCEPTRE, Filemaker Pro
• Familiarity with maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) functions

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodationsunited.com to request accommodation.