Specialist - Stores Project & Sustainability

Dubai Aviation Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubai Aviation Corporation is seeking a seasoned professional to lead assigned Stores projects and drive digitalisation across engineering stores. You will coordinate with stakeholders, manage requirements, and ensure regulatory compliance while delivering tangible benefits.

The role requires in-depth knowledge of aviation MRO logistics, AMOS or similar ERP systems, and hands-on experience with warehouse automation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, engineering, logistics, supply chain, business administration or related discipline.
• 7–9 years progressive experience in aviation materials or MRO logistics.
• Fluent in English.
• Advanced knowledge of AMOS or similar MRO/ERP systems.
• Experience with warehouse automation, RFID, mobile scanning, dashboards and Excel reporting.
• Certifications in project management or Lean Six Sigma desirable.
• DGR and ESDS training/authorization as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned Stores projects and improvement initiatives with stakeholders and suppliers, from requirements through implementation, stabilisation and benefits review.
• Develops, reviews and coordinates Stores procedures, work instructions, forms and operational controls to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Reviews Stores processes and compliance requirements, identifies improvement opportunities, and recommends corrective actions.
• Monitors compliance with GCAA/EASA requirements, company procedures and safety standards across Stores activities.
• Coordinates Stores support for audits and regulatory visits, including evidence, responses and corrective action follow-up.
• Tracks audit findings, risk assessments, Management of Change and SMS actions until required actions are completed and verified.
• Provides oversight of incoming-material, quarantine, shelf-life, ESDS and Dangerous Goods controls.
• Monitors tools, calibration, traceability, dispatch and repair-process controls and recommends improvements.
• Analyses Stores KPIs and prepares compliance, performance and improvement reports.
• Acts as Stores focal point for digitalisation and automation solutions (AMOS Mobile, WMS, RFID, scanning, labelling, dashboards).
• Coordinates business requirements and system testing for Stores solutions, ensuring user acceptance and enhancements.
• Monitors solution performance, vendor actions and continuity arrangements, escalating significant issues to Stores leadership.
• Leads sustainability initiatives and tracks ongoing operational and environmental benefits.
• Supports Stores budget planning, business cases, procurement forecasts and expenditure monitoring.
• Provides functional guidance and coaching on assigned procedures, projects and systems.

Skills

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

English language

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, engineering, logistics, supply chain, business administration or related discipline

Tools

AMOS

WMS

RFID

Job description

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To deliver assigned projects and coordinate digitalisation, automation, compliance and sustainability initiatives across Engineering Stores, providing subject-matter guidance, recommending improvements and ensuring completed initiatives continue to deliver agreed operational benefits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads assigned Stores projects and improvement initiatives with relevant stakeholders and suppliers, from requirements through implementation, stabilisation and benefits review.
• Develops, reviews and coordinates Stores procedures, work instructions, forms and operational controls to maintain accuracy, compliance and operational alignment.
• Reviews Stores processes and compliance requirements, identifies improvement opportunities, and recommends practical corrective actions.
• Monitors compliance with GCAA/EASA requirements, company procedures and safety standards across assigned Stores activities.
• Coordinates Stores support for audits and regulatory visits, including evidence, responses and corrective action follow-up.
• Tracks audit findings, risk assessments, Management of Change and Safety Management System (SMS) actions until required actions are completed and verified.
• Provides oversight of incoming-material, quarantine, shelf-life, Electrostatic Sensitive Device (ESDS) and Dangerous Goods controls.
• Monitors tools, calibration, traceability, dispatch and repair-process controls and recommend improvements as required.
• Analyses Stores KPIs and prepares clear compliance, performance and improvement reports.
• Acts as the Stores focal point for digitalisation and automation solutions, including AMOS Mobile, Warehouse Management System (WMS), RFID, scanning, labelling and dashboards.
• Coordinates business requirements and system testing for assigned Stores solutions, ensuring user acceptance, implementation and enhancements.
• Monitors solution performance, vendor actions and continuity arrangements, escalating significant issues to Stores leadership.
• Leads assigned sustainability initiatives and track ongoing operational and environmental benefits.
• Supports Stores budget planning, business cases, procurement forecasts, project costs and expenditure monitoring.
• Provides functional guidance and coaching on assigned procedures, projects and systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree (3+ years)
• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, engineering, logistics, supply chain, business administration or a related discipline
• Fluent in English
• Progressive experience in aviation materials, Engineering Stores, MRO logistics or a comparable regulated environment, with exposure to projects, compliance, digitalisation, and process improvement.Experience acting as a subject-matter resource within an operational environment is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of AMOS or a similar MRO/ERP system is mandatory.Experience with warehouse automation/WMS, RFID, mobile scanning, barcode and label solutions, dashboards, advanced Excel/reporting and business acceptance testing is desirable.
• Years with qualifications: 7 - 9 years
• Project management, Lean Six Sigma/process improvement and internal auditor/quality management certifications are desirable.Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive (ESDS) training/authorization as applicable.

COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience & Flexibility (Can do attitude)

ISR REQUIREMENTS

Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day-to-day business operations.