Planning Specialist

Job Objectives:

- Ensure timely parts availability.

- Optimize inventory, investment, and transportation costs.

- Continuously improve planning processes using statistical and technical data.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Develop demand forecasts and implement ordering or stock rotation plans.

- Manage replenishment processes and ensure off-shelf performance efficiency.

- Build customer connections to enhance planning accuracy and ensure adequate stock.

- Gather and structure data from Airbus databases to ensure quality and transparency.

- Collaborate with the central IMS Planning Team on material management opportunities.

- Improve statistical forecasting models and integrate new parts or fleet requirements.

- Create ramp-up plans for program startups or new fleet integrations.

Secondary Responsibilities:

- Provide high-quality responses to customer and internal requests.

- Monitor KPIs related to material orders and support reporting efforts.

- Collaborate with the IMS team to achieve overall targets and process improvements.

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Aerospace, or equivalent experience.

- Expertise in aviation spares supply chain management.

- Strong technical background with the ability to interpret documentation.

- Customer-focused with creative problem-solving skills.

- Flexible and adept at handling pressure, tight deadlines, and unexpected challenges.

- Proficient in data analysis tools (e.g., databases, Microsoft Excel).

- Familiarity with SAP R/3.