Aviation Provisioning & Fleet Planning Analyst

Air Canada; Dorval; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Canada is seeking a provisioning analyst to support initial provisioning activities for fleet introductions, uplifts, and modifications by providing structured analysis and data-driven recommendations. The role collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Finance, Logistics, Procurement, PMO, and Supply Chain to translate outputs into actionable insights and mitigate risks.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years in demand/supply planning, with strong analytical,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, sourcing support, or airline / MRO supply chain environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex problems, define assumptions, and work effectively with incomplete data.
• Understanding of inventory forecasting and supply planning principles, including operational and financial implications.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with supply chain modeling and forecasting tools (e.g., Servigistics, TRAX, ERP / MRP systems) is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment and consistently meet deadlines and commitments with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear, concise insights for stakeholders.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and build effective working relationships across Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, and PMO teams.

Responsibilities

• Support initial provisioning activities for fleet introductions, fleet uplifts, and aircraft modification programs by providing structured analysis and data-driven recommendations.
• Analyze spare parts requirements, surplus risk, and material readiness for Entry Into Service (EIS) across varying types of programs, including both major fleet initiatives and smaller-scale fleet transactions.
• Support provisioning activities by evaluating demand requirements and validating assumptions in collaboration with Technical Operations teams.
• Participate in Engineering-driven initiatives (e.g., Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, and other technical instructions) by assessing spare parts requirements and supporting sourcing activities.
• Act as a Supply Chain representative in cross-functional coordination meetings to ensure material requirements are clearly defined, tracked, and aligned with execution timelines.
• Support sourcing and procurement decisions by providing required data, validating parts requirements, and ensuring alignment between Engineering needs and execution teams.
• Translate supply chain modeling and forecasting tool outputs into clear insights to support provisioning and sourcing decisions.
• Prepare structured analysis and decision support material outlining risks, assumptions, and mitigation scenarios for review with stakeholders such as Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and PMO teams.
• Identify and escalation material risks impacting operational readiness (e.g., lead time constraints, supply delays, demand uncertainty), supporting the development of mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment between supply chain analysis and operational requirements.
• Support the transition of provisioning activities into steady-state inventory management by ensuring data accuracy and clarity in demand signals.
• Contribute to improving provisioning methodologies, tools, and data quality in environments with evolving or incomplete information.
• Support financial analysis by consolidating demand, sourcing, and budget inputs to provide visibility on expected financial exposure and readiness risks for review by leadership.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business

Tools

Excel

Servigistics

TRAX

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Air Canada is seeking a provisioning analyst to support initial provisioning activities for fleet introductions, uplifts, and modifications by providing structured analysis and data-driven recommendations. The role collaborates with Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Finance, Logistics, Procurement, PMO, and Supply Chain to translate outputs into actionable insights and mitigate risks.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years in demand/supply planning, with strong analytical,