Supply Planning Specialist

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Air New Zealand's Supply Chain team has permanent opportunities available in Auckland for experienced Supply Planning Specialists (SPS) within the Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) - Materials, Supply Planning Chapter. These are shift-based roles, with the current shift pattern running from 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 2:30 PM – 11:30 PM.

Maintenance Operations Supply Planning Specialists are responsible for:

• Serving as the single point of contact for all materials required for maintenance on operational aircraft across the network, ensuring support for a 24/7 operation.
• Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions with relevant teams to prevent recurring stockouts at line stations.
• Managing all necessary actions outside normal hours to ensure the availability of materials for operational line, light, and heavy maintenance needs (AOG only).
• Providing sourcing solutions to identify the most effective procurement options.
• Coordinating with relevant staff to assess capability and risks associated with supplying materials on an AOG basis to other airlines and arranging material supply where approved.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Ensure materials are ordered, borrowed, shipped, and made available at the required locations to support scheduled aircraft maintenance, including MELs and logged items.
• Maintain adequate stock levels across the network to meet operational needs while minimizing costs.
• Coordinate the actions of Purchasing, Supply Planning Specialists (SPS), and Logistics to ensure timely material supply. Place purchase orders for critical supply issues in consultation with product line purchasing/SPS staff.
• Provide round-the-clock sourcing solutions to quickly resolve material issues.
• Fulfil third-party airline AOG requests where approved, including initiating sale/loan documents and arranging for parts to be picked and shipped.
• Prevent operational disruptions by ensuring clear and accurate specifications for vendors and service providers.
• Identify opportunities to enhance supply planning processes and tools within assigned areas.

We are seeking resourceful planners who thrive in fast-paced environments, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency, and possess excellent influencing skills. Technical proficiency in MS Office, spreadsheets, email, and SAP ERP is essential.

If this sounds like you, please apply online via the Careers site. Applications close on the 24th April 2025.

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

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