Strategic Material Planning Manager

About the role

Lead strategic material planning to ensure optimal inventory availability at the lowest total cost. Drive supply chain resilience, minimise aircraft downtime and enable operational continuity through data‑driven planning and risk mitigation.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute material planning strategy aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Implement advanced data‑driven forecasting and system‑based planning models.
• Balance service levels, cost and risk across all material categories.
• Deliver high material availability for routine, non‑routine and replenishment demand.
• Minimise AOG exposure and operational disruptions through proactive planning.
• Optimize inventory levels, stock turns and working capital while eliminating excess stock.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement and Finance to align priorities.
• Drive automation, system‑based replenishment and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering or related field (master’s preferred).
• 12–15 years of experience in aviation supply chain / MRO, with proven leadership in material planning.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft consumables, expendables, components, repair cycles and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder‑management and leadership capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRO systems such as AMOS or CMRO.
• Strategic and analytical mindset with commercial acumen, able to deliver results under uncertainty.

Required skills

• System‑based planning models
• Inventory optimisation
• Data‑driven forecasting
• Process standardisation
• Material planning
• Continuous improvement
• ERP/MRO systems (AMOS, CMRO)