The
Demand Forecast & Planning (DF&P) Operator is responsible for the provision
of demand forecasting, planning and optimisation of inventory requirements and
usage. Ensure the supply chain maintains appropriate levels of repairable and
consumable assets to meet customer requirements. Manage, analyse and report
inventory spend against budget and forecasting forward spend projections.
Responsible for maintenance and update of inventory forecasting system(s).
Gathering information and analysis of data to aid demand forecasting. 
 
Core Activity:
  • Support 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.

  • Support the development and
    delivery of the DF&P
    capabilities
    (including IT infrastructure), ensuring alignment to current and future
    business strategies.

  • Support the management of
    inventory through planning, stock positioning, monitoring item condition and
    ensuring product availability balancing service against budget.

  • Support under supervision the
    ability to minimise expenditure through the exploration of all alternative
    sources of supply. The ability to determine the most appropriate asset solution
    (repair, overhaul or provide spare). The ability to provide repair scheduling
    tasking into repair bay facilities.

  • Support the maintaining of
    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.

  • Support the planning of components
    into maintenance to ensure compliance with the Operator Maintenance Programme,
    Mandated requirements, applicable technical instructions and capability
    embodiment programmes.

  • Support the ability to define and
    maintain forecasting parameters to include calculation methods and parts
    classification (ABC analysis). 

  • Support the ability to enact
    purchase order requests with appropriate and affordable supply chain solutions
    through an approval process.

  • Ensure both internal and external customers receive the level of
    service expected of business KPIs; specifically the QEAF Typhoon 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.
  • Mentoring the QEAF
    staff as they join the MOB Organisation from the Qatar Technical Institute.
Key Accountabilities:
  • Performance
    indicators
    – Provide effective provision of DF&P activities by meeting
    delivery targets and reporting on any impact on Continuing Airworthiness,
    operational/process performance. Understand how individual actions contribute
    to overall delivery performance.
  • Completion
    of activities
    – Ensure all DF&P activities are appropriately documented and
    airworthiness records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based).
    Compile required reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate.
  • Procedure/standards – Comply with the MAI CAME, its associated procedures and standards, and any
    other AM&S or company procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify and
    propose changes, as required.
  • Safety
    Management System
    – Ensure Human Factors and Error Management philosophies are
    applied to all DF&P activities. Understand the risks associated with DF&P
    and the means by which they are mitigated and managed.
  • Management
    System Assurance

    Ensure DF&P activities are compliant with the Governance and Assurance
    framework, including supporting process confirmations and independent assurance
    audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate
    manner and provide information into the 
    relevant reviews. Support the implementation of identified
    improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness.
  • Statutory
    / Regulatory & Legislative requirements
    – Able to
    demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and application of the
    relevant Continuing Airworthiness Regulatory framework. Support the
    implementation of any Regulatory-driven changes into the DF&P activities.
    Ensure compliance with all other requirements, e.g. ITAR, EaPW, ISO, etc.
  • Contractual
    Requirements

    Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, e.g. through
    support to contract reviews and the incorporation of required changes into the DF&P
    processes.


Requirements

Qualifications/Functional
Knowledge:
  • Regulatory Framework understanding and the
    ability to manage this framework structure into the DF&P processes and
    activities.
  • Able to build strong relationships with
    Customers, Part 145 Organisation(s), Order Book Management, OEMs, Suppliers and
    other key stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the
    platform contract(s) terms of reference for those Direct and Indirect aspects
    related to the headline KPIs.
  • Demonstrate operational and commercial
    understanding of the fleet’s performance and business key performance metrics.
  • Able to encourage/champion a Continuous
    Improvement culture, and develop/enhance the underpinning management reporting
    systems.
  • Able to support the implementation of an
    efficient and cost effective DF&P strategy.
  • Provide support to the DF&P team(s) on
    forecasting & planning related issues.
  • 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.
  • This person would be seen as competent in
    the field of operational supply chain activities, be able to define the
    processes, propose improvements and manage those improvements into the day to
    day running of the operation.
  • Recent experience, to a level
    appropriate for the role in support of Maintenance /after sales market
    environments

  • Valid Driving Licence 
  • Institute of Supply
    Chain Management Level 3, NVQ3 or its equivalent is desirable but not
    essential.

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