Demand Forecast & Planning Supervisor

Strategic Aerospace Services WLL; Doha; Presencial; QAR 167.400 - 279.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading aerospace service provider in Doha is seeking a Demand Forecasting & Planning Supervisor to lead the development of accurate inventory forecasts and manage a motivated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand forecasting, excellent analytical skills, and proven team leadership. You will ensure compliance with operational standards while balancing service quality and budget constraints. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the efficiency of the Supply Chain.

Formación

• Proven experience in demand forecasting and inventory planning.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with forecasting tools.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams effectively.

Responsabilidades

• Manage development and delivery of accurate inventory forecasts.
• Supervise and coordinate a motivated team to ensure quality output.
• Maintain compliance with the Operator Maintenance Programme requirements.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Inventory management

Team leadership

Supply chain forecasting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Descripción del empleo

The Demand Forecasting & Planning (DF&P) Supervisor will ensure the provision of demand analysis, forecasting, planning and optimisation of inventory through an effective and motivated team.

Forecasting of parts usage to ensure the supply chain maintains appropriate levels of repairable and consumable assets to meet required performance levels, manage spend against budget and forecasting forward spend predictions, maintain and run Inventory Forecasting system(s) and reporting.

Core Activity:

• Lead and manage the development, production and delivery of accurate inventory forecasts, using data analysis and scenario/options modelling to inform strategic decision making and determine the inventory requirements for the fleet.
• Lead and manage the development and delivery of the DF&P capabilities (including IT infrastructure), ensuring alignment to current and future business strategies.
• Provide supervision and coordination for a team, ensure that team members are fully motivated, trained, capable and able to generate work output of a quality to meet all requirements of the business, customer and contract.
• Management of inventory through planning, stock positioning, monitoring item condition and ensuring product availability balancing service against budget.
• In conjunction with key stakeholders, manage and develop the effectiveness of the Supply Chain prediction based on historic consumption and known future events.
• Lead the planning of components into maintenance to ensure compliance with the Operator Maintenance Programme, Mandated requirements, applicable technical instructions and capability embodiment programmes.
• Lead the ability to define and maintain forecasting parameters to include calculation methods and parts classification (ABC Analysis). The ability to enact purchase order requests with appropriate and affordable supply chain solutions through an approval process.
• Mentoring the Q EAF staff as they join the MOB Organisation from the Qatar Technical Institute.
• Ensure both internal and external customers receive the level of service expected of business KPIs; specifically the Q EAF Typhoon & Hawk Fleet receives what they need on time and to the highest quality.
• Conduct analysis and interpretation of Supply Chain data to identify repetitive problems and inform appropriate stakeholders. Where appropriate, support the implementation of any corrective action.

Key Accountabilities:

• Performance Indicators–Ensure the effective management of DF&P activities by setting delivery targets, monitoring progress and developing performance improvement programmes. Prioritise activities within/across teams to maximise efficiency. Represents the Demand Management Manager at management reviews, where necessary. Responsible for the assessment of escalated issues for any impact on Continuing Airworthiness, operational and process performance and general effective resolution, or sponsoring escalation to management, as appropriate.
• Completion of activities–Ensure all DF&P activities are appropriately documented and the appropriate airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Ensure all DF&P activities are performed by suitably qualified, experienced and authorised personnel. Ensure the integration of DF&P activity within the business and in particular the engagement of key stakeholders at all stages of the process.
• Procedure/Standards–Manage the DF&P team(s) compliance with the QAF CAME, its associated procedures and standards, and any other Regulatory or company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify, propose and implement change as required, whilst ensuring compliance.
• Safety Management System–Promote the application of Human Factors, Error Management, Risk Management and Safety Assurance within DF&P.