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This position is responsible for coordinating efforts with product teams, including, but not limited to, providing focus on increasing margins, meeting commitments, improving customer service, and enhancing the operational efficiency of the teams to support the selling function of the product lines.\r\nWhat you will be responsible for: Ensure that all program objectives meet or exceed contractual obligations.\r\nCommunicate program risks, challenges, and recommend solutions to senior management.\r\nEnsure that the Product Lines are developing adequate sales strategies and are identifying new sales targets.\r\nCoordinate and communicate with the sales force to secure sales.\r\nPrepare reports for Management and Senior Management on sales, performance, and savings.\r\nLiaise with appropriate personnel within the organization to identify performance gaps, align stakeholders, and implement corrective action strategies to ensure departmental metrics remain aligned with organizational targets.\r\nEnsure overall customer satisfaction.\r\nIdentify new opportunities – travel may be required.\r\nCarry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with AAR policies and applicable laws, including coaching, performance management, and employee development.\r\nAll other duties as assigned.\r\nQualifications What you will need to be successful in this role\r\nAssociate's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Aviation Management, Engineering, or a related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.\r\nMinimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in program management, operations management, account management, or a related business environment.\r\nYear One Critical Success Factors: Decrease days to invoice by 30%\r\nThe rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary: Competitive salary\r\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.\r\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\r\nGenerous paid time off program\r\nProfessional development and career advancement opportunities\r\nPhysical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.\r\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\r\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.\r\nThe environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.\r\nCandidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.\r\nAAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.\r\nCompensation: The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $99,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.\r\nLI-SA2\r\nJob: Engineering Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Rockford\r\nSchedule: Full-time\r\nOvertime Status: Exempt\r\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. 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