Principal Planning Analyst - Components

Qantas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qantas is seeking a Principal Planning Analyst - Components to lead a small team managing parts under contract to support the mainline fleet and maintain on-time performance. The role blends hands-on planning with supplier engagement and improvement initiatives, reporting into the Qantas Supply Chain.

You will oversee supplier performance, work with stakeholders to resolve shortages, and drive improvements in planning, purchasing and inventory control across Qantas Engineering and external

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified with experience in supply chain planning, purchasing or inventory management.
• 5+ years in demand planning and inventory optimisation.
• Solid understanding of planning, purchasing and inventory control.
• Proficient with inventory planning tools, Excel and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong stakeholder management at senior levels.
• Proven leadership experience leading teams.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with problem-solving.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team in managing parts under contract for the mainline fleet.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve shortages with stakeholders.
• Drive improvement initiatives, including system upgrades and fleet modification programs.
• Hands-on within supply chain operations and contracted supplier engagement.
• Collaborate across Qantas Engineering and with external suppliers.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Demand planning

Inventory optimisation

Inventory management

Inventory control

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Access

Inventory planning tools

Job description

Founded in the Queensland outback in 1920, Qantas has grown to be Australia's largest regional, domestic, and international airline. Qantas has a range of subsidiary businesses that support the overall operations of the Group. The Qantas Group's main business is the transportation of customers and freight using two complementary airline brands - Qantas and Jetstar - operating regional, domestic, and international services.

Job Description

• Challenge yourself to an exciting career within the Qantas Group
• Together we'll achieve complete analysis of planning support
• A 18-month secondment role located at the Qantas Supply Chain

Our ability to stand the test of time has been no coincidence. We've come this far because we continue to evolve. It's a challenge that never ends and drives every individual in our team to make tomorrow better than today for our customers.

Qantas Engineering keeps us at the forefront of aviation, caring and maintaining both the Qantas fleet, as well as aircraft for our customers across the Asia-Pacific region. Working with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, our shared commitment to professional excellence continues to keep our customers safe.

As a Principal Planning Analyst - Components, you will lead a small team in the management of parts under contract that support the Qantas mainline fleet, ensuring contracted part availability targets are met to support On-Time Performance (OTP). This involves managing parts that are contract and modification. You will also monitor supplier performance by working with stakeholders to resolve shortages and improve reliability, as well as contribute to improvement initiatives such as system upgrades and fleet modification programs.

This role is a mix of hands-on supply chain operations and contracted supplier engagement, requiring strong analytical skills, process discipline, and the ability to collaborate across Qantas Engineering and with external suppliers.

You'll have -

• Degree qualified, with experience in supply chain planning, purchasing or inventory management
• Minimum 5 years' experience in demand planning and inventory optimisation
• Strong understanding of planning, purchasing, and inventory control principles
• Confident using a variety of computer systems, particularly inventory planning tools, Microsoft Excel, and Access
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at senior levels, with a strong stakeholder management approach
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including experience managing and leading teams
• Strong analytical and financial acumen, with effective problem-solving skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Why Qantas?

You'll join a team where creativity and passion are encouraged. Our people come together to allow us to dream big and deliver successfully. There are many different opportunities across our team, which means you'll be able to grow both personally and professionally at Qantas. Your development is a priority for us - so that you can maintain the high standards our customers have come to expect and can continue to develop over time. You'll be supported from day 1 with on the job training and coaching as well as our formal training opportunities. While you may start in this role, we've got a great track record of supporting our people to take their career in so many different directions, the destinations are endless.

The Qantas employee benefits program offers amazing benefits that extend well beyond travel.

• We love to travel: Enjoy heavily discounted air travel within Australia and across the globe, both for you and your family and friends, as well as exclusive deals on accommodation and holidays.
• We have flexible leave options: Make use of leave and flexible working opportunities including 14 weeks paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional paid leave for eligible employees.
• We'll give you access to thousands of rewards: Through our partnerships we can offer you discounts across shopping, food and wine, insurance, health and wellbeing, leisure and entertainment. You can also take advantage of our salary packaging program including motor vehicles, eligible portable electronic devices and professional memberships.
• We'll support your wellbeing: Whether it's learning to better support your own and others' mental health, our interactive wellbeing app or your very own tailored nutrition plan.
• We're constantly evolving, and this means the opportunities for our people are endless. In every role there's the opportunity to embrace personal development and career growth, ownership of projects, and the ability to make an impact.

Qantas is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

Applications close: Sunday 25th October 2026