Inventory Manager

Finnair is a diverse community of professionals who work ambitiously with a big heart and commitment. We cherish our strong safety culture, never taking it for granted, and courageously and determinedly keep sustainability at the core of our everyday work. We find meaning in our purpose: to enrich lives by bridging the world, and our identity and service mindset stems from our iconic brand's Nordic heritage. Our values - Commitment to care, Working Together, Simplicity and Courage - guide us in everything we do.

Operations division's task is to execute Finnair's flight operations safely, economically and in a reliable manner. Finnair Technical Operations is responsible for the airworthiness of Finnair fleet. The key objectives of Technical Operations are safety, reliable flight operations and cost-efficient maintenance processes. The Supply Chain Management team integrates the subcontracted services portfolio to ensure a high-performing material flow and controls the spare parts inventory.

We are now looking for business-oriented and enthusiastic

Inventory Manager in Supply Chain Management

to set the standards and drive all aspects of inventory management within Finnair Technical Operations. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to give effective guidance to various stakeholders. You will develop and implement inventory control rules to ensure efficient and cost-optimal stock levels of aircraft components and expendable materials. You will define the sweet spot between healthy recurrent stock investments and minimal out-of-stock situations to enable smooth and cost-efficient aircraft maintenance operations. In this role, you will not act as line manager.

Main responsibilities:

• Control and develop the spare part inventory management in co-operation with internal stakeholders.

• Develop demand planning models to improve the forecast accuracy.

• Set the purchasing standards and administrate safety stock and reorder levels for seamless execution by the purchasing department.

• Ensure the availability of critical spare parts to minimize aircraft downtime and operational disruptions.

• Participate in component support strategy development and contract scope definition.

• Validate and approve additional work invoices of occurrences outside of component services agreements.

We expect you to have:

• Expert-level skills in inventory management within the aviation industry or comparably complex environment.

• Data analytics skills to build, run and interpret inventory related reporting.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.

• Agile leadership abilities to inspire project teams, drive change and achieve departmental goals.

• A proactive communication style to master the work in cross-functional teams.

• A target-driven mindset to embrace responsibility and deliver solutions.

• Excellent English language skills on negotiation level.

• And finally, good negotiation skills.

We consider the following assets as an advantage:

• Knowledge of aircraft maintenance regulations and supply chain related industry standards.

• Understanding of aircraft maintenance practices including component maintenance business and agreements.

You will be rewarded with a great deal of autonomy for solution building and your own management style in this position. We offer you an interesting job opportunity in a global, diverse, and developing working environment with enthusiastic and highly skilled colleagues.

We are happy to enable our employees to enrich their lives and fulfil their travel dreams by offering a wide leisure travel benefit. We also support the health and wellbeing of our employees through our own Sickness Fund insurance benefit, gyms around the Finnair campus and activities organized by our hobby clubs.

For additional information about the role, please contact Eike Pauli, Head of Supply Chain Management, by email: [email protected].

Please submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than on Sunday 21st of July 2024.

Please note that the hiring process includes a pre-employment security clearance and a drug test.

Our people are key to our success and the foundation that makes Finnair unique. We are committed to creating a safe work environment where all our people can thrive and succeed. We cherish diversity and strive to employ people with different backgrounds and experiences, to bring together multiple views to foster our business success.  According to our employee survey, respecting diversity is at a high level in our work community. You are welcome to join Finnair as your authentic self.