Strategic Material Planning Lead - Aviation & MRO

Etihad Engineering; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Etihad Engineering seeks a senior leader to head material planning within its aviation MRO operations in the UAE. You will drive data-driven planning, optimize inventory, and balance service levels with cost.

This role requires 12–15 years in aviation MRO, strong leadership, and hands-on ERP/MRO experience (AMOS, CMRO). You will lead a high-performing team and collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or engineering (master's strongly preferred).
• 12–15 years of experience in aviation supply chain / MRO.
• Proven leadership in material planning and inventory optimization.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft consumables, expendables, components, repair cycles, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRO systems (e.g., AMOS, CMRO).
• Strong strategic and analytical leader capable of driving execution and results.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute material planning strategy aligned with operational and financial objectives.
• Implement advanced data-driven forecasting and system-based planning models and efficiency.
• Balance service levels, cost, and risk across all material categories.
• Deliver high material availability across routine, non-routine, and replenishment demand.
• Minimize AOG exposure and operational disruptions through proactive planning.
• Align material planning with maintenance schedules, fleet plans, and customer demand.
• Optimize inventory levels, stock turns, and working capital.
• Eliminate non-moving and excess inventory, including customer-owned stock timely return.
• Deliver material targets and cost efficiencies.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain audit readiness with zero critical findings or overdue actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance to align priorities.
• Support customer service delivery and satisfaction targets.
• Drive automation and system-based replenishment.
• Lead continuous improvement and process standardization initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing planning team.
• Develop team capability through training, coaching, and diverse MRO business exposure.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Change management

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AMOS

CMRO

ERP/MRO platforms

Job description

Etihad Engineering seeks a senior leader to head material planning within its aviation MRO operations in the UAE. You will drive data-driven planning, optimize inventory, and balance service levels with cost.

This role requires 12–15 years in aviation MRO, strong leadership, and hands-on ERP/MRO experience (AMOS, CMRO). You will lead a high-performing team and collaborate across Engineering, Maintenance, Procurement, and Finance.