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Job Objectives

Maximize material availability while optimizing inventory investment and cost saving across the IMS network.
Leverage technical customer data, fleet development plans, and Airbus data products to continuously refine forecasting accuracy
Build collaborative partnerships with customer maintenance functions, optimize inventory levels to meet contractual SLA and foster continuous process improvement.

Job Responsibilities

Ensure parts availability at the time of need while optimising inventory levels, investment, and transportation costs.
Ensure utilisation of all available customer statistical and technical information to continuously improve planning forecast accuracy across the IMS network.
Support the refinement of the IMS forecast and replenishment plan through interrogation of customer technical data and maintenance plans.
Establish and leverage a relationship with the customers maintenance planning function and MRO provider in order to gain customer-specific inputs to enhance IMS forecast accuracy.
Gather relevant data from Airbus data products and proactively link with other Airbus departments to ensure data quality and accuracy.
Structure and make transparent all relevant information for efficient usage throughout the IMS network.
Collaborate with the Satair Solutions Planning function to support the enhancement of base statistical forecasts.
Consider customer fleet development plan to ensure adequate stock.
Launch required actions to integrate new part-numbers into the service.

Secondary responsibilities

Provide timely, high quality responses to customer and internal requests.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to material order activity.
Assist the Solutions Delivery Manager to coordinate and prepare reports on operational topics and participate in customer meetings as required.
Participate actively as part of the IMS local team to fulfil overall targets.
Comply with Satair's mission, values, Quality Management procedures, and Ethics & Compliance guidelines.
Comment/advise on unsatisfactory situations within the organization, propose potential solutions for improvements, and contribute towards a positive and inspiring working environment with a growth mindset.

Job Requirements

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Aerospace or have relevant working experience
Minimum 3 years working experience
Understanding aviation business specifically in the area of spares supply chain management
Technical and process oriented background with the ability to understand and interpret technical documentation
Ability to understand your customer to develop and propose creative solutions
Flexible, able to work under pressure with tight deadlines and successfully deal with unexpected situations / issues
Strong knowledge of data analysing applications such as databases and Microsoft Excel
Working knowledge of SAP R/3 would be advantageous
Diplomatic sense and open out-of-silo mind-set.
Ability to build successful relations across functions and with all stakeholders.
Strong ability to work in a team to achieve common targets.
Positive, proactive, and enthusiastic attitude.
Excellent inter-cultural skills and willingness to contribute to a positive and inspiring working environment with a growth mindset.

Satair - Maintenance Material Planning Specialist