The
Demand Forecast & Planning (DF&P) Operator is responsible for the provision
of demand forecasting, planning and optimisation of inventory requirements and
usage. Ensure the supply chain maintains appropriate levels of repairable and
consumable assets to meet customer requirements. Manage, analyse and report
inventory spend against budget and forecasting forward spend projections.
Responsible for maintenance and update of inventory forecasting system(s).
Gathering information and analysis of data to aid demand forecasting.
Core Activity:
Support the development,
production and delivery of accurate inventory forecasts, using data analysis
and scenario/options modelling to inform strategic decision making and
determine the inventory requirements for the fleet.
Support the development and
delivery of the DF&P capabilities
(including IT infrastructure), ensuring alignment to current and future
business strategies.
Support the management of
inventory through planning, stock positioning, monitoring item condition and
ensuring product availability balancing service against budget.
Support under supervision the
ability to minimise expenditure through the exploration of all alternative
sources of supply. The ability to determine the most appropriate asset solution
(repair, overhaul or provide spare). The ability to provide repair scheduling
tasking into repair bay facilities.
Support the maintaining of
forecasting parameters to include calculation methods and parts classification
(ABC Analysis). The ability to enact purchase order requests with appropriate
and affordable supply chain solutions through an approval process.
Support the planning of components
into maintenance to ensure compliance with the Operator Maintenance Programme,
Mandated requirements, applicable technical instructions and capability embodiment
programmes.
Support the ability to define and
maintain forecasting parameters to include calculation methods and parts
classification (ABC analysis).
Support the ability to enact
purchase order requests with appropriate and affordable supply chain solutions
through an approval process.
Ensure both internal and external customers receive the level of
service expected of business KPIs; specifically the QEAF Typhoon Fleet receives
what they need on time and to the highest quality.
Conduct analysis and interpretation of Supply Chain data to
identify repetitive problems and inform appropriate stakeholders. Where
appropriate, support the implementation of any corrective action.
Mentoring the QEAF
staff as they join the MOB Organisation from the Qatar Technical Institute.
Requirements
Regulatory Framework understanding and the
ability to manage this framework structure into the DF&P processes and
activities.
Able to build strong relationships with
Customers, Part 145 Organisation(s), Order Book Management, OEMs, Suppliers and
other key stakeholders.
Demonstrate a good understanding of the
platform contract(s) terms of reference for those Direct and Indirect aspects
related to the headline KPIs.
Demonstrate operational and commercial
understanding of the fleet’s performance and business key performance metrics.
Able to encourage/champion a Continuous
Improvement culture, and develop/enhance the underpinning management reporting
systems.
Able to support the implementation of an
efficient and cost effective DF&P strategy.
Provide support to the DF&P team(s) on
forecasting & planning related issues.
Conduct analysis and interpretation of
Supply Chain data to identify repetitive problems and inform appropriate
stakeholders.Where appropriate support
the implementation of any corrective action.
This person would be seen as competent in
the field of operational supply chain activities, be able to define the
processes, propose improvements and manage those improvement into the day to
day running of the operation.
Recent experience, to a level
appropriate for the role in support of Maintenance /after sales market
environments
Valid Driving Licence
Institute of Supply
Chain Management Level 3, NVQ3 or its equivalent is desirable but not
essential.
Candidates with project management background with competent Excel user skills are also welcome to apply.
