Strategic Material Planner

To support Etihad Engineering Supply Chain department to achieve highest possible service level at lowest total cost. Preventing delays and cancellation by adopting a cost-effective inventory provisioning. Responsible for adequate current asset inventory holding for all customers and to effectively manage spares for optimum utilization and effectively record and reports. 

Responsibilities

• Inventory Monitoring: Track inventory levels, analyze stock movements, and monitor stock turn to ensure optimal inventory performance.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Develop dashboards, reports, and trend analysis to monitor key supply chain KPIs, enabling data-driven decision-making.
• Demand Forecasting: Create and update forecast models based on historical data, market trends, and maintenance schedules to ensure accurate demand planning and material availability.
• Reorder Management: Calculate and update reorder points in ERP systems for critical assets, balancing material availability with cost efficiency to meet target service levels.
• Performance Analytics: Manage supply chain data analysis for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on operational and financial metrics, providing actionable insights for the SCM leadership team.
• KPI Tracking: Measure performance against set targets and budgets, identify trends, and highlight any operational issues for corrective action.
• Problem Solving: Analyze complex supply chain challenges using data mining, advanced analytics, and business acumen to develop effective solution
• Strategic Insights: Translate analysis findings into actionable recommendations for revenue enhancement, cost reduction, and improved supply chain decisions.
• Project Management: Lead supply chain optimization projects focused on inventory management, demand forecasting, cost savings, and process improvements, including documentation of standard operating procedures.
• Continuous Improvement: Conduct recurring analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive ongoing process enhancements.
   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent technical degree with minimum 5 years inventory management experience.  
• Expert in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SQL, Python & Process Mapping Tools with excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Preference to candidates with aircraft maintenance and/or supply chain inventory management experience. 
• Knowledge of technical manuals like MPD, AMM, CMM, IPC and familiar with RSPLs would be an asset. 
• Self-motivated, team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.