Materiel Planner, Seasprite Helicopters

Mō te tūnga | About the role The Materiel Planner Seasprite is responsible for the management and delivery to the work place of all material requirements identified in each servicing work scope for 6 Squadron and Airbus (NZ) scheduled maintenance activities. This also includes: Material requirements generated from work arising during scheduled servicing. Any 6 Sqn requirement for material as the result of post test flying activity. The Material Planner Seasprite prioritises requirements throughout the fleet to maximise stock availability, providing advice to DO TS SEA, MFC 6 Sqn, Supply Chain (SC) and Inventory Management (IM) on any potential shortages and potential solutions for material deficiencies Duties for this role will include: Perform Materiel Requirements Planning responsibilities, including ongoing analysis, forecasting and optimisation of inventory levels Determine appropriate purchasing strategies, considering regulatory, contractual, fit/form/function and lifecycle requirements Manage a wide range of inventory movements and production kit builds within SAP Constant liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience You will be an effective communicator with a strong attention to detail and the ability to build a strong team rapport to ensure a good team fit. A willingness to learn and a commitment to helping others to ensure the wider team is supported during busy periods. To be successful in the role, you will need: Experience in materiel planning, inventory control, purchasing or supply chain management Ability to analyse demand data, forecast requirement and management competing priorities Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences High level of attention to detail, strong data integrity focus, sound judgement and problem solving skills Good computer skills, including a strong knowledge of MS Office Suite and understanding of SAP. The ability to adapt to ever changing priorities. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you Your skills and dedication deserve recognition, and NZDF delivers with competitive pay matched to your experience. But that's just the beginning – safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website. NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives. #J-18808-Ljbffr