Senior Manager - Asset Trading

Description

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running, from detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

• Lead optimization and execution of organizational asset and component strategies and processes to ensure timely and compliant acquisition or sales practices.
• Oversee all aspects of asset trading for assets and components, including managing component-level parts that make up engines and airframes, strategically establishing sales channels, asset teardown oversight, and developing strategic sales pathways for aviation assets.
• Ensure the highest value is extracted from surplus materials, maximize sales profit, manage logistics required for execution, and ensure regulatory compliance in all transactions.
• Develop and implement acquisition and/or sales strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Lead the acquisition and sales strategy to ensure the effective execution of these strategies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Utilize data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive performance.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms and conditions while mitigating risks.
• Relay routine enhancements to agreements, communicate demand/volume/market changes, update contracts, and share end-user feedback.
• Promote cooperation and communication between internal stakeholders across participating entities.
• Leverage market analysis to identify potential opportunities and threats to the acquisition or sales strategy.
• Anticipate changes, drive activities based on supply market changes, and recommend tasks to task forces.
• Understand supplier market dynamics/intelligence and use it as input into the strategy.
• Monitor and report compliance to Source-to-Pay (S2P) process per entity.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing asset trading team.
• Provide guidance and support to enhance team skills and capabilities, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Legal, Supply chain, or another business-related field.
• 5+ years of consulting, sourcing, legal, audit, or finance experience plus 3 years of management experience.
• Highly analytical with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Works well in high-paced cross-functional environment.
• Good business acumen and demonstrated capability of managing complex projects.
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.

What’s Needed to Succeed

• Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification.

What Will Help You Propel from the Pack

• Master's degree in Business Development or Sales.
• Experience in sales and aviation assets.
• PMP experience or understanding of airport operations, business partners, contracts, policy, and any compliance efforts.

Pay and Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $127,870.00 to $166,492.00. The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards. You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), and flight privileges.