Inventory Analyst

About the role

Etihad Airways is looking for an Inventory Analyst in Abu Dhabi to analyze technical inventory and supply chain data and support material availability, inventory optimization and business performance. The analyst develops KPIs, dashboards and management reports, supports projects and improvement initiatives from requirements through testing and implementation, and coordinates with stakeholders to drive actions to closure.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze inventory, stores and supply chain performance, develop KPIs and dashboards and recommend improvements.
• Perform inventory and operational analysis to support business decisions.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, Excel analysis, reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Support projects and process improvements, including requirements, analysis, testing, implementation and post-implementation support.
• Manage tasks, projects and analytical initiatives independently, tracking progress and driving actions to closure.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve issues and follow up on deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for reporting, process and workflow automation using digital tools.
• Prepare management reports, project updates, business cases, presentations and ad-hoc analysis.
• Support inventory strategies, business processes, controls, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with at least 3 years' relevant experience in inventory, supply chain, data analytics, business analysis or project activities, preferably in the aviation industry.
• Good understanding of aviation inventory, stores, materials management and supply chain processes, including operational KPIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root-cause analysis and practical recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to work independently and under pressure.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Power BI and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Good working knowledge of SQL/Oracle for data extraction, validation and analysis.
• Knowledge of Power Automate and/or Python is an advantage.
• Experience with aviation ERP/MRO inventory systems, preferably AMOS or a comparable platform.