Summary
Etihad Engineering is hiring a Strategic Material Planner to support its Supply Chain department in maintaining service levels and managing inventory cost-effectively. The role covers inventory monitoring, demand forecasting, reorder management, KPI reporting, and supply chain optimization projects. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical qualification and at least 5 years of inventory management experience. The position is in Abu Dhabi; aircraft maintenance or supply chain inventory experience is preferred.
The posting
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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.