RwandAir Ltd is Rwanda’s flag carrier airline. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following vacancy:
- Job Title: Material Planner Engineer
- Reports to: Maintenance Planning Manager
- Department: Maintenance & Engineering
- Duty Station: Kigali International Airport (KIA)
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing inventory levels of aircraft parts, materials, and supplies to ensure availability while minimising excess stock and associated costs.
- Analyzing historical data, maintenance schedules, and fleet requirements to forecast future spare parts and materials demand.
- Identifying sources for hard-to-find or obsolete parts and materials, including researching alternative suppliers or sourcing options.
- Ensuring that all materials and parts meet standards and regulatory requirements, including inspecting incoming shipments and resolving any quality issues.
- Maintaining accurate inventory levels, procurement activities, and supplier performance records, including updating inventory databases and tracking systems.
- Managing budgets for materials and supplies, including monitoring expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and optimising inventory turnover.
- Collaborating with maintenance teams and operations personnel to understand maintenance schedules, anticipate material requirements, and support aircraft availability.
- Identifying and mitigating risks related to material availability, supplier reliability, and supply chain disruptions to minimise impact on aircraft operations.
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements in inventory management, procurement practices, and supplier relationships to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies related to material management, procurement, and inventory control.
- Developing and implementing contingency plans for handling material shortages, supply chain disruptions, or other emergencies that may impact aircraft operations.
- Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders, including maintenance teams, operations personnel, and management, to coordinate material planning activities and address any issues or concerns.
- Overall, Material Planner Engineers play a critical role in ensuring the availability of materials and parts necessary for aircraft maintenance and operations while optimising inventory levels, controlling costs, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Desired Profile: Required education, Experience, and Abilities:
- Have at least 3 years of experience in material planning in an Airline or an MRO.
- Have at least one of the following qualifications:
- Have an AME license in aircraft maintenance.
- Have a university degree in a related field.
- Have the following knowledge:
- The regulations and standards applicable to the airworthiness of aircraft authorised to operate under the AOC.
- The maintenance and engineering management software system
- Knowledge of material forecasting systems
- Computer skills and proficiency in Excel.
How to Apply:
- An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;
- Recent Curriculum Vitae;
- Relevant certificates;
- Copies of academic papers;
- A photocopy of the Passport/National ID.
- Three referees
The deadline for submitting your applications is on February 19, 2024. Please send your application to recruitment@rwandair.com. The subject of your email should have the title of the job you applied for.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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