Planning Specialist

**Are you a dedicated individual ready to showcase your skillset in planning and data analytics? If so we want to hear from you**

Reporting to the Manager of Data & Planning, we are seeking an exceptional **Planning Specialist **to join our team **in** Sydney Airport **on a **full-time** basis.

**What’s in it for you?**
- Demonstrate your skills and be part of a close-knit team, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service
- A fun and supportive environment
- Flexible working arrangements with attractive salary
- The opportunity for career progression and development
- Be part of a business that is committed to giving back to our people and the communities in which we operate, through environmental, community and wellbeing initiatives
- Access to our employee benefits program which includes a wellbeing platform, discounted private health insurance and access to specials and discounts from over 700 retailers

**What does a typical day look like?**

This position is responsible for the management, implementation and on-going maintenance of the Non-Financial Planning tools and models for all dnata Catering units within Australia.

This position will work closely with the Manager Data & Planning, and the Data & Planning team in ensuring the planning and data setup requirements are met, tracked and measured against business objectives.

The role will undergo regular analysis of customer requirements changes and data anomalies to develop a continuous improvement process culture within the team ensuring that internal models & forecasting tools are further developed & enhanced to support the planning & operations processes.

**What are your responsibilities?**
- Development and reporting of customer ‘actual’ data KPI’s
- Analysis of customer order time fence suitability & effectiveness in supporting the Catering operations and customer outcomes considering "effort versus reward"
- Continually assess processes and procedures for improved customer & business outcome opportunities
- Oversight of the Pax forecasting process and administration of all inhouse planning & validation models
- Identify and highlight potential impacts to meeting business objectives, along with development of potential solutions to mitigate risks & promote ‘continuous improvement’

**What do you need to be successful in securing this role?**
- Appropriate Tertiary Qualification in Business Analytics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or related business fields.
- Hands on experience in MRP (QAD/MFG-Pro or JD Edwards preferred) or related ERP computer system
- The role will require a high skill level in data management, excel model development and report generation suitable for all levels of the business along with Forecasting / Demand Planning experience.
- Highly analytical aptitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Positive and analytical approach to problem solving and capacity to produce results within a given timeframe
- Flexibility to travel interstate as may be required for national support and assistance. Flexibility to work hours, including shift and non-shift, to meet project requirements
- Prior experience with manufacturing processing or similar activities
- Strong business analysis and project management skills
- Mature, self-motivated person with strong verbal and written communication skills, able to work unsupervised and as part of the management team

**Your prospective employer**:
Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia’s largest inflight catering and retail partner, food manufacturing and retail, travel retail technology, and airport lounge management. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 15 catering facilities across 9 cities, employ over 2,000 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 246 thousand flights each year.

**Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you**

To start the journey of joining our corporate team, click the link below and upload your resume, a brief cover letter that outlines your passion and suitability for the role.