Inventory Optimization Specialist
We are seeking an experienced Inventory Optimization Specialist to join our team. In this key role, you will be responsible for strategically managing and optimizing the airline's technical spare parts inventory to support operational, financial, and safety goals.
About the Role
* Define and implement stocking policies aligned with financial, operational, efficiency, and safety targets
* Analyze inventory metrics (e.g. turnover, lead times, service levels) to improve performance and optimize stock
* Set stocking criteria to ensure material availability tailored to fleet characteristics
Key Responsibilities
Aircraft Transition and Obsolescence Management
* Lead actions on spares for phased-out fleets and manage obsolete/overstocked materials
* Define sales strategies for scrap and unused items; track sales, loans, and exchanges
* Collaborate with engineering to assess impacts of new technologies and configurations on inventory
Performance Monitoring and Compliance
* Define and analyze KPIs to assess inventory effectiveness
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
* Report regularly on inventory value, performance, and improvement opportunities
Requirements
* University degree in Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or equivalent experience
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory planning within a medium or large company, preferably in the aviation or aerospace industry
* Proven experience in calculation models, statistics and supply chain principles, including purchasing, logistics and the application of stock steering parameters to optimize inventory levels and performance
Benefits
* Flexible work environment focused on activity-based working & home office possibility
* Travel benefits
* Company car (or car allowance)
* Profit sharing
* Group insurance
* Meal- & eco vouchers
* Representation & homeworking allowance