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Department: Supply Chain Management Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. Job Description: The Tooling Programs Analyst supports Southwest’s Technical Operations Supply Chain Team by driving key initiatives that ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and reliability of tooling processes across the network. This role manages Bills of Materials (BOMs) for tools, oversees the lost tooling process, and develops analytics and visual reporting for leadership and the Tool Review Committee. By translating data into actionable insights and supporting the induction of new tools and process improvements, the Analyst helps maintain operational readiness and safety. With a focus on precision and collaboration, this role plays a vital part in sustaining the tools and systems that keep Southwest’s aircraft and People moving. Additional details The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.   U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Responsibilities Assist in the oversight of the Tooling and Equipment Program, serving as an integral part of the cross-functional Tooling Team and as a subject matter expert for the Program Support the Tool Review Committee to ensure all Internal Customers and Senior Leadership are kept informed on Tooling issues, Program updates and improvement projects Establish thorough communication with SCM (Supply Chain Management) and Tech Ops groups required to support Tooling initiatives or impacted by operational issues Coordinate responses to Supply Chain issues, ensuring Customer needs are met responsively & accurately Lead cross-functional Teams for projects delivering improvements in operational performance, cost reductions, risk management, and establishment of new capabilities Leverage multiple systems and information sources to generate analysis, reporting, presentations, and recommendations in support of the Purchasing, Planning, and Production Teams to improve operational efficiency Develop key performance reports and metrics to help manage the tooling program; prepare and present reporting metrics and status updates to the Tooling Review Committee and Senior Leadership Manage the technical review & implementation of Tooling & Equipment additions and changes, ensuring all inducted Tooling items are thoroughly vetted against applicable safety and regulatory requirements as well as Company and Department policies Support the monitoring and enforcement of policy compliance efforts, and lead efforts to drive improvements and ensure effectively risk management May perform other job duties as directed by Employee’s Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of business practices involved in supply chain management and aviation/aerospace Skilled in identifying opportunities to improve processes, implement modifications, and communicate them effectively to Leader for further refinement Skilled in performing detailed analysis, interpreting results, synthesizing information and providing recommendations Skilled in attentively listening to others and asking questions for clarification to ensure understanding Skilled in learning from experiences and applying new knowledge appropriately with some coaching Skilled in preparing high-quality presentation decks for Program Manager and Department Leaders to use during Tool Review Committee meetings and other forums with Executive audience members Ability to cultivate a network of resources across the Enterprise Ability to proactively share status and key information to diverse stakeholder groups while ensuring clear understanding Ability to support and provide help to Team Members to ensure the most effective and efficient processes are followed Ability to leverage knowledge, experience and external inputs to accurately analyze complex situations Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Intermediate level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in: Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Logistics Project management, operations management or data analytics Licensing/Certification N/A Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Other Qualifications Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Must meet confidentiality expectations as to confidential, proprietary, and sensitive Company information Ability to work flexible hours to successfully meet deadlines; extended work hours may be required Possible travel domestically and/or internationally 10-30% Pay & Benefits Competitive market salary from $74,950 per year to $83,300 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the company. Benefits you’ll love Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) Southwest will help fund your Retirement Savings Plan with Company contributions up to 9.3% of your eligible earnings** Potential for annual ProfitSharing contribution in the Southwest Retirement Savings Plan- when Southwest profits, you profit*** Competitive health insurance for you and your eligible dependents (including pets) Southwest offers health plan coverage options that start from the very first day of employment. You will have 30 days to select and enroll in your health plan with coverage retroactively available to your first day of employment. Explore more Benefits you’ll love: https://careers.southwestair.com/benefits *Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. **401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan’s vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ***ProfitSharing contributions are subject to plan’s vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please print/save this job description because it won't be available after you apply.