Senior Manager – Supply Chain

Location: Bengaluru

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Sep 23, 2026

Position Title: Sr. Manager Supply Chain Engineering (Frontline Stores)

Job Code: Sr. Manager Supply Chain

Grade: C1

Function: Engineering Location: DEL & BOM Airport

Reports to: Regional Head (DEL/BOM)

Role Level: Sr. Manager

A. Job Purpose

Lead and manage supply chain operations at Frontline Stores (FLS) to ensure seamless material

availability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in support of aircraft maintenance.

Accountable for inventory integrity, AOG responsiveness, warehousing standards, and cross

functional coordination while driving governance, process adherence, and continuous improvement.

B. Key Accountabilities

Strategic Activities

Develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures for the efficient operation of the frontline store.

Functional Activities

1. Engineering Stores Operations & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with OEM / Regulatory standards for storage, handling, and traceability of

aviation materials.

Maintain Stock room control

o Environmental conditions (temperature, humidity)

o Access control (authorized personnel only)

o Material segregation (Serviceable, Unserviceable, Aircraft vs Non-Aircraft, DG, ESDS)

Enforce system-driven material movements (AMOS-based with pick slips, dispatch notes,

approvals).

Ensure 100% adherence to shelf-life control, including proactive removal of expiring items.

Conduct regular audits, spot checks, and compliance reviews, ensuring closure of observations.

Maintain housekeeping, safety, firefighting readiness, and infrastructure compliance.

Ensure high inventory accuracy (system vs physical) through periodic cycle counts & audits.

Monitor:

o Critical / NO-GO rotables availability

o Fast-moving and critical consumables

o Shelf-life and obsolescence controls

Implement robust inventory control practices (FIFO / ABC classification).

Drive reduction in inventory discrepancies, variances, and aging stock.

Implement best practices, develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), and lead process

optimization initiatives to enhance store operations.

2. Material Support to Maintenance Operations

Ensure timely material support to Line & Base Maintenance, including AOG/critical requirements.

Drive proactive demand planning and material pre-loading based on maintenance schedules.

Ensure:

o Real-time system capture of issuance & retrieval

o Timely return and inspection of tools, rotables, and equipment

o Customer Induced Damage (CID) identification and documentation (including

photographic evidence)

Enforce accountability for non-retrieval and delays through escalation matrix.

Coordinate authorized inter-airline / MRO loan transactions through AOG desk controls.

Ensure timely support to AIESL / maintenance partners for scheduled and unscheduled tasks.

Monitor and control:

Material issuance & retrieval compliance

Unserviceable material identification and routing

Data plate documentation and damage reporting

Ensure proper tagging, packaging, and dispatch readiness to prevent damage and ensure

traceability.

3. Outstation Receipt, Dispatch & Logistics Management

Ensure time-bound and error-free dispatch/receipt operations, including outstation coordination.

Enforce IATA DGR compliance for Dangerous Goods shipments.

Ensure:

a. Complete documentation and AMOS transactions

b. Proper packaging to avoid transit damage (CID control)

c. Real-time coordination with consignee stations

Drive AOG shipment prioritization and connectivity, including coordination with external carriers.

Ensure strict closure of discrepancies through structured follow-ups.

4. Manpower & Resource Management

Provide guidance and leadership to the team working in the stores, ensuring they have the

necessary resources, training, and support to perform their roles effectivelyty.

Ensure:

a. Optimized manpower deployment & rostering

b. Training and capability development

c. Compliance with attendance, leave, and HR systems

Manage resources including consumables, equipment, and vendor services.

Ensure all the staff must be assigned & complete mandatory trainings for the staff.

5. Safety & Risk Management

Adherence to company safety policy across all store operations.

Ensure compliance with safety protocols, incident reporting, and preventive measures.

6. Daily Monitoring of Reports and review

Material pre-loading status

Availability of Critical / NO-GO Rotables at FLS

Non retrieval of material / tools / tester equipment from line / hangar maintenance

Transfer order & Hangar Mod

Task deferment

Shelf-life monitoring

AOG material movement

Any other additional responsibility could be assigned to the role holder from time to time as a standalone project or regular work.

C. Skills/Qualities Required

Inventory Management Expertise

Strong Analytical skills

Warehouse Operations’ Knowledge

Quality Control Expertise

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Process-oriented mindset with focus on control &

governance

Team management skills

Interpersonal skills

Assertive communication and escalation capability

Problem Solving skills

D. Key Performance Indicators

Inventory Management

Inventory accuracy (AMOS vs Physical)

Critical stock availability (NO-GO items)

Reduction in customer induced damage (CID)

Ensure timely dispatch & retrieval of material as per the

maintenance requirement

Timely disposal of shelf life expiry material

Support To Maintenance Team

Maintenance support effectiveness - Timely issuance of

material to maintenance team

Reduction in maintenance delays due to material issues

Preloading of material as per the maintenance activities.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

Zero major audit findings (DGCA/EASA/IOSA)

Timely closure of audit observations (ATR compliance)

Compliance with regulatory guidelines / MOE / ESM.

E. Key Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

Collaborate with functional team heads, including material procurement,

maintenance planning, quality assurance, line maintenance, training team

to ensure smooth operations from front line stores.

External Interfaces

Loan coordination with other MROs

Coordinate with external vendor & service providers for successful

execution of tasks

F. Educational and Experience Requirements

Minimum Education requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management,

Logistics, Business Administration / AME Diploma

Experience

Minimum

8-10 years of experience in

Engineering stores

management of an Airline /

MRO, inventory control, or

warehouse operations.

Desired

10+ years of experience in

stores management, inventory

control, or warehouse

operations

Strong expertise in aviation

inventory & warehouse

management

Good knowledge of AMOS

Good knowledge of aviation

regulatory framework.