Senior Material Planner

Overview

Manage inventory, optimize supply chain processes, and ensure critical materials are available for maintenance. Collaborate with global teams, lead continuous improvements, and support compliance - become a key player in aviation’s leading supply chain.

• Develop and manage material planning parameters and inventory levels for MRO items and critical spares
• Monitor stock levels, performance metrics, and ensure timely material availability for production
• Create and manage purchase requisitions in ERP; coordinate with procurement and evaluate supplier performance
• Maintain accurate material master data and track material movements
• Generate reports and dashboards for inventory and planning performance
• Support export control compliance, classify materials, and clarify classification queries
• Identify and implement opportunities for inventory optimization and process improvement
• Participate in audits, support VMI/consignment/strategic sourcing initiatives
• Train, onboard, and guide junior staff; review team performance and provide corrective guidance

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aviation preferred or equivalent experience
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Strong stakeholder management and supplier communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy focus
• Ability to work with numbers
• Good planning and time management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of overall supply chain processes
• Good knowledge of US Export Control regulations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving mindset with ability to handle shortages and escalations
• Diligent and systematic approach to work
• Proactive and innovative
• Highly organized with a structured approach to the delivery of projects
• Team player
• Excellent ability to deal with pressure
• Assertiveness
• Work with relevant interfaces within the organization
• Willing to travel on duty overseas

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the UAE.