Strategic Material Planner

We are looking for ambitious, proactive and analytical individuals to join us as a Strategic Material planner. As a Material planner, you would support 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.

Job Responsibilities:

1.Inventory Monitoring: Track inventory levels, analyze stock movements, and monitor stock turn to ensure optimal inventory performance.

2.Data Analysis and Reporting: Develop dashboards, reports, and trend analysis to monitor key supply chain KPIs, enabling data-driven decision-making.

3.Demand Forecasting: Create and update forecast models based on historical data, market trends, and maintenance schedules to ensure accurate demand planning and material availability.

4.Reorder Management: Calculate and update reorder points in ERP systems for critical assets, balancing material availability with cost efficiency to meet target service levels.

5.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.

6.KPI Tracking: Measure performance against set targets and budgets, identify trends, and highlight any operational issues for corrective action.

7.Problem Solving: Analyze complex supply chain challenges using data mining, advanced analytics, and business acumen to develop effective solutions.

8.Strategic Insights: Translate analysis findings into actionable recommendations for revenue enhancement, cost reduction, and improved supply chain decisions.

9.Project Management: Lead supply chain optimization projects focused on inventory management, demand forecasting, cost savings, and process improvements, including documentation of standard operating procedures.

10.Continuous Improvement: Conduct recurring analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and drive ongoing process enhancements.

Experience and Qualifications:

1.Bachelor’s or equivalent technical degree with minimum 5 years inventory management experience.

2.Expert in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SQL, Python & Process Mapping Tools with excellent 3.English written and verbal communication skills.

4.Preference to candidates with aircraft maintenance and/or supply chain inventory management experience.

5.Knowledge of technical manuals like MPD, AMM, CMM, IPC and familiar with RSPLs would be an asset.

6.Self-motivated, team player with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.