YOUR ROLE
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As a Material Controller you will be the backbone of Air Belgium's aircraft parts operations, ensuring the right parts are in the right place at the right time, protecting the company's interests across procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier relationships.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?
Provisioning & Inventory
Coordinate material supply with contracted pool and maintenance providers
Prioritise cost-effective sourcing for urgent AOG and Critical A orders
Monitor parts loans and consignment stock to minimise rental costs
Manage inventory counts and liaise with finance on related invoicing
Maintain and position Fly Away Kits across the network
Warranty & Compliance
Ensure warranty cases are processed efficiently by maintenance and pool providers
Record standard differences between delivered and returned parts
Approve or reject requests to upgrade pool parts standards
Verify and contest abnormal wear and tear charges where appropriate
Procurement & Projects
Evaluate material proposals from brokers and uncontracted providers
Coordinate materials for Base Maintenance checks, including prep and shipment
Manage the sale of surplus materials to maximise company value
Source specialised materials for ad hoc projects as required
Logistics, Quality & Finance
Optimise the cost-vs-service balance in material transport
Resolve discrepancies with suppliers and partners to maintain smooth operations
Identify deficiencies and drive corrective actions to improve quality
Monitor KPIs including fleet dispatch reliability and supplier performance
Maintain accurate financial records including invoices and receipts
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Secondary school qualification, technical xphnsxz orientation preferred
Background in aviation is essential
EASA Part 145 environment experience is a plus
Component acceptance experience is an advantage
Fluent English (written and spoken); French or Dutch is a plus
Strong organisational skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach
Confident working independently and making decisions under pressure
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong teamwork ethic and collaborative mindset
Proficient in MS Office; comfortable in a professional office environment
Willing and able to work in shifts