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- *Job Description:**
- Satair *is looking for a Cost Center/Purchase Order Controller to join our team inDulles, VA.
You will be part of the team responsible for the financial and operational oversight of the IAD and MIA Warehouse cost centers. This role leads the procurement function [for non-flying parts] regarding indirect spend, warehouse consumables, and operational services. It's also responsible to ensure timely Purchase Order (PO) placement, accurate cost allocation, and strict adherence to budgetary constraints. This position acts as the bridge between Warehouse Operations and Finance, ensuring the facility has the supplies and services required to operate efficiently while minimizing variance against the operating budget.
*Meet the team:*
In support of Warehouse Operations, our team members support everything from receiving to packing and shipping of materials. The warehouse is at the core of our operations, assuring that Team Airbus members and our customers get the materials they need to be successful.
*Your working environment:*
Located minutes away from the Washington Dulles International Airport, and approximately 30 miles from the U.S. Capitol, this site serves as our major parts distribution hub in the Americas. The facility is a 24/7 fulfillment center, with an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support desk, and Quality Assurance (QA) operations. To best support our customers, our 20,000-square-foot warehouse features a brand new technology called Autostore, aiming at increasing productivity.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and accessibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
- Your challenges:*
- Cost Center Management: Manage the site's operating budget; monitor actual spend vs. budget, identify variances, and implement cost-saving initiatives. Review and approve expenses to ensure alignment with Satair financial policies.
- PO Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end purchasing process for the warehouse. Ensure accurate and timely placement of Purchase Orders (POs) for packaging, consumables, facility services, and equipment.
- Vendor Management: Monitor vendor performance regarding delivery timeliness and quality. Resolve discrepancies between Purchase Orders, Goods Receipts, and Invoices (GR/IR issues) to facilitate timely payment.
- Inventory Control (Consumables): Implement controls for non-stock inventory (packing materials, safety supplies) to prevent stock-outs that could halt warehouse production.
- Data Integrity: Maintain accurate master data in the ERP system (SAP) regarding vendors, pricing, and cost centers.
- Reporting: Generate weekly and monthly financial reports for the Head of Logistics detailing spend velocity, open commitments, and forecasted costs for the year.
- Support the project management teams in executing POs for CAPEX and OPEX spends.
- Establish and actively engage in cross-regional collaboration and define (reporting) standards
- Your boarding pass:*
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field is highly desirable.
- 3-5 years of experience in a warehouse environment with additional responsibilities of inventory, cost, or PO management.
- Understanding of General Ledger (GL) accounts, Cost Centers, and Capex vs. Opex. Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Physical Requirements:*
- Onsite or remote: 100% On Site at the warehouse in IAD
- Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings.
- Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms.
- Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications.
- Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts.
- Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 50lbs.
- Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 50lbs.
- Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools.
- Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer.
- Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving.
- Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor.
- Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice.
- Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces.
- Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
- Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visit, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.
- Citizenship:*
- Authorized to Work in the U.S. without current or future need for visa sponsorship.
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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
****Company:****
Satair USA, Inc.
*Employment Type:*
US - Direct Hire
*Experience Level:*
Entry Level
*Remote Type:*
On-site
*Job Family:*
Programme & Project Management
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Job Posting End Date: 01.24.2026
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