Senior Material Planner

LOCATION

Dubai

EMPLOYMENT LEVEL

Direct entry

FUNCTION

Logistics / Materials Management

WORKING TIME

Full time

PUBLISHING DATE

02-18-2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE

03-04-2026

Manage inventory, optimize supply chain processes, and ensure critical materials are available for maintenance. Collaborate with global teams, lead continuous improvements, and support compliance - become a key player in aviation’s leading supply chain.

TASKS

What you'll do:
Develop and manage material planning parameters and inventory levels for MRO items and critical spares
Monitor stock levels, performance metrics, and ensure timely material availability for production
Create and manage purchase requisitions in ERP; coordinate with procurement and evaluate supplier performance
Maintain accurate material master data and track material movements
Generate reports and dashboards for inventory and planning performance
Support export control compliance, classify materials, and clarify classification queries
Identify and implement opportunities for inventory optimization and process improvement
Participate in audits, support VMI/consignment/strategic sourcing initiatives
Train, onboard, and guide junior staff; review team performance and provide corrective guidance
BEHIND THE SCENES

Take your career to new heights!

Join a world-class aviation team, optimize inventory, streamline supply chain processes, and ensure smooth operations. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and ready for global impact - now and shape the future of aviation with us!

REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Aviation preferred or equivalent experience
Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
Strong stakeholder management and supplier communication skills
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy focus
Ability to work with numbers
Good planning and time management
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Good knowledge of overall supply chain processes
Good knowledge of US Export Control regulations
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Problem solving mindset with ability to handle shortages and escalations
Diligent and systematic approach to work
Proactive and innovative
Highly organized with a structured approach to the delivery of projects
Team player
Excellent ability to deal with pressure
Assertiveness
Work with relevant interfaces within the organization
Willing to travel on duty overseas

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the UAE.

COMPANY

About Lufthansa Technik AG

Lufthansa Technik is the world's leading provider of maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification services in the aviation industry. With more than 22.000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers around 800 customers around the world a complete range of aircraft technology services.

The fascination for flying is what connects us all. In front of the engine or behind the laptop, in logistics or on the smallest individual part. We make aviation safe, rethink it – and still keep our feet on the ground. Because only when every move is perfect and we discover innovative possibilities even in the smallest detail, we are proud. We believe in the potential of the individual. And in the fact that this potential grows best in the community. Our diversity makes us strong and allows us to stand out together.

www.lufthansa-technik.de