Material Efficiency Tools Manager

Selint Aviation - Executive Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career advancement

Continuous development in a collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading aviation consultancy in the UK is seeking a technical expert to manage airline supply chain digital transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will coordinate cross-functional teams to implement innovative AI tools for demand forecasting and inventory optimization. This role requires extensive experience in airline supply chain management and a degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering. The position offers significant career acceleration in the aviation industry while driving impactful digital transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in airline supply chain management, including MRO or OEM.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning and vendor performance frameworks.
• Ability to bridge supply chain expertise with data/AI-driven innovation.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager for airline's supply chain digital transformation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align and adopt AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead project management of AI-powered tools for supply chain optimization.

Skills

Airline supply chain management

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Digital transformation

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Education

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a technical expert in airline supply chain and maintenance operations to manager transformation initiatives. This role is pivotal in coordinating cross-functional teams to implement innovative projects that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools as well as other advanced algorithms and digital solutions.

Please note this is not a data science or IT development role. The successful candidate will act as a Project Manager, working closely with AI lab, data scientists, and operational experts to support the development and integration of AI-powered tools and other innovative technologies. The emphasis is on applying these solutions to drive business transformation within the airline’s Technical Operations and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) functions.

Key focus areas include:

• Optimisation of spare parts planning and stock dimensioning
• Enhancement of procurement strategies
• Deployment of AI-enabled tools for demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and vendor performance dashboards.

The role aims to deliver cost efficiencies while safeguarding operational reliability. It requires a strong understanding of airline maintenance processes and supply chain dynamics, combined with the ability to bridge the gap between maintenance and engineering technical teams, operational stakeholders, and the AI lab and data scientists. The successful candidate will act as a key facilitator, ensuring that innovative tools and models are developed collaboratively and in alignment with operational realities and strategic business needs.

This is a role that brings digital transformation into one of the most capital-intensive areas of the airline industry, ensuring that technological innovation is both practical and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Project Manager for the airline group’s supply chain digital transformation roadmap within Technical Operations and MRO.
• Help coordinate cross-functional teams across procurement, logistics, engineering, maintenance, and digital/tech units to ensure alignment and adoption of AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead the project management of AI-powered tools for demand forecasting, inventory optimisation, and supplier performance monitoring.
• Validate use cases and ensure scalability of supply chain optimisation solutions across multiple operating companies (OpCos).
• Engage stakeholders and foster change management to embed AI-driven supply chain practices into operational workflows.
• Monitor and communicate KPIs to demonstrate impact on cost efficiency, operational reliability, and overall supply chain performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive experience in airline supply chain management, within an airline, MRO, OEM, or aviation regulatory body.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (EASA Part-M, Part-CAMO, FAA equivalent).
• Proven track record of leading transformation or digitalisation projects in supply chain or operational settings.
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, inventory management, procurement strategies, and vendor performance frameworks.
• Ability to bridge supply chain expertise with data/AI-driven innovation.
• Strategic mindset with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Passion for driving innovation and digital transformation in the aviation industry.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to accelerate your career at the forefront of airline supply chain digital transformation, leading high-impact projects across a global aviation group.
• Continuous development of technical, leadership, and digital skills in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and professional growth.