Inventory Planner – Rotables forecasting
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Date posted
November 12, 2026
Hiring location
Abu Dhabi
Qualification
Bachelor’s or equivalent technical degree or relevant aviation inventory experience
Experience
3 Years (alternative to technical degree)
Gender
Any
Description
The Inventory Planner coordinates the planning and availability of aircraft materials, including spares, cabin and buyer-furnished equipment, in-flight entertainment items and tools. The role supports scheduled and unscheduled maintenance while controlling inventory costs. It forecasts demand, reviews stocking levels and coordinates procurement and provisioning to ensure that the required material is available when aircraft maintenance or fleet projects need it.
Key Responsibilities
- Review forecasts for maintenance checks, engineering documents, hard-time items and tooling requirements.
- Initiate procurement requests and set reorder levels for consumables and spare parts.
- Calculate and monitor float levels for rotable components using appropriate forecasting methods.
- Track fleet defects, surplus stock, shelf-life items, scrap transactions and inventory discrepancies.
- Review pool inclusion, consignment stock and provisioning requirements for aircraft and components.
- Coordinate material support for aircraft induction, return-to-service and end-of-lease projects.
Requirements and Qualifications
- A bachelor’s or equivalent technical degree, or at least three years of aviation inventory-management experience.
- A track record in aircraft technical-material planning, procurement or supplier-management functions.
- Knowledge of IPC, ITEM and MPD manuals, RSPLs, W-File, spare repair and warranty, and OEM support contracts is recommended.
- Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI capability, with strong written and verbal communication.
Skills and Competencies
The role requires forecasting, analytical and problem-solving ability, supplier coordination and the capacity to work under pressure. Candidates should be self-motivated, adaptable and comfortable working in a multicultural environment.
Employment Details
This is a full-time position within Operations & Guest Experience. The planner supports the Materials Planning Manager and contributes to inventory processes, departmental manuals, compliance and projects that improve material availability and cost control.
Skills
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Full Time
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