Service Parts Planner
Core
Forecast parts demand, manage inventory, and support MRO overhaul activities for the Trent XWB engine family used in Airbus A350 aircraft.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planner (Services Parts)
Builds
Inventory management and demand forecasting for engine parts supply chains
Domain
Aviation / Aerospace / Aftermarket MRO
Required skills
Parts planning, forecasting, inventory management, risk-based analysis, data analysis, SAP MRP/Sales & Distribution, Excel, MRO supply chain knowledge, used material management, program management
Preferred skills
APICS membership, Aftermarket Operations experience, process improvement methodologies
Technologies
SAP MRP, SAP Sales & Distribution, Excel
Responsibilities
Evaluate SIOP demand and supply plans to identify and resolve risks; maintain customer forecasts and investigate variances; plan and manage inventory to improve stock turn; liaise with project teams to understand fleet operational plans; lead development of used material management processes; identify causes of variability and risk mitigation strategies; apply through-life policies to generate component forecasts; support product change governance reviews; drive process improvement through Community of Practice.