Job DescriptionJob Title
Chief Specialist – Technical Supply Chain Management (Budget & Planning)
Department
Engineering / Technical Supply Chain Management
Reports To
Manager – Technical Supply Chain Management / Head of Engineering Support / Director of Engineering
Job Summary
The Chief Specialist – Technical Supply Chain Management (Budget & Planning) is responsible for leading the budgeting, financial planning, cost control, forecasting, and performance analysis of the Technical Supply Chain function. The role ensures that material planning, procurement activities, inventory investment, repair management, and supplier expenditures are aligned with the organization's operational objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance, aircraft availability, and financial discipline.
The position supports Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams by providing financial analysis, budget governance, performance reporting, and strategic planning to optimize lifecycle costs and supply chain efficiency.
Key ResponsibilitiesBudget Planning & Financial Management
- Develop and coordinate the annual operating and capital budgets for the Technical Supply Chain function.
- Prepare rolling forecasts, financial plans, and long-term budget projections aligned with fleet growth and maintenance requirements.
- Monitor budget utilization and expenditure against approved budgets.
- Analyze monthly financial performance and identify cost variances with recommended corrective actions.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and budget performance presentations for senior leadership.
- Support financial planning for aircraft induction, fleet expansion, heavy maintenance, and major engineering projects.
- Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and budget governance processes.
Cost Control & Performance Analysis
- Monitor inventory investment, repair costs, procurement spending, logistics expenses, and supplier performance.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Perform lifecycle cost analysis for aircraft components, rotable assets, consumables, and repair programs.
- Evaluate financial impacts of provisioning strategies, inventory optimization, and supplier contracts.
- Support development of cost reduction initiatives across Technical Supply Chain operations.
- Analyze key cost drivers affecting material availability and maintenance support.
Supply Chain Planning
- Support material planning strategies based on maintenance schedules, reliability programs, and operational demand.
- Coordinate financial planning with Procurement, Engineering, Maintenance Planning, and Warehouse teams.
- Review inventory levels and recommend stocking strategies that balance service levels and investment.
- Monitor repair cycle performance and associated financial impacts.
- Support provisioning activities for new aircraft, fleet modifications, and engineering projects.
Reporting & Governance
- Develop KPIs and financial performance metrics for Technical Supply Chain activities.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports.
- Monitor supplier financial performance and contract expenditures.
- Support internal and external audits related to financial controls and supply chain governance.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve budgeting processes, reporting accuracy, and financial controls.
- Participate in digital transformation initiatives involving ERP and supply chain systems.
- Improve financial visibility through automation and business intelligence reporting.
- Support implementation of best practices in aviation supply chain planning and financial management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Aviation Management, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master's degree (MBA, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or Aviation Management) is an advantage.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, APICS/ASCM (CPIM or CSCP), CILT, CMA, CPA, ACCA, or PMP are desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in aviation technical supply chain, procurement, materials management, finance, or engineering support.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in budgeting, financial planning, or cost management within an airline, MRO, or aviation organization.
- Experience supporting aircraft maintenance operations and technical material planning.
- Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and budget management.
Technical Knowledge
- Aviation Technical Supply Chain Management
- Budget Development and Financial Planning
- Cost Control and Variance Analysis
- Inventory Planning and Optimization
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- Repair Management
- Rotable Component Management
- Procurement and Contract Management
- Logistics and Distribution
- Fleet Provisioning
- Warehouse Operations
- Capital and Operating Expenditure Management
- Business Intelligence and Performance Reporting
- Financial Modeling and Forecasting
- Lifecycle Cost Analysis
Systems Knowledge
Experience with one or more of the following systems is desirable:
- AMOS
- SAP S/4HANA
- Oracle ERP
- Ramco Aviation
- TRAX
- IBM Maximo
- Power BI
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Power Query
- Microsoft Power Pivot
- Tableau
Regulatory Knowledge
Strong understanding of:
- ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
- EASA Part-CAMO and Part-145
- FAA maintenance and material control requirements
- Local Civil Aviation Authority regulations
- Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Aviation procurement and inventory control standards
Competencies
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Cost optimization
- Supply chain analytics
- Commercial acumen
- Business partnering
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Negotiation and influencing
- Decision-making
- Leadership and stakeholder management
- Continuous improvement
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Budget adherence and forecast accuracy
- Technical Supply Chain cost savings achieved
- Inventory investment versus target
- Inventory turnover ratio
- Material availability for scheduled maintenance
- Procurement cost variance
- Repair expenditure performance
- Capital expenditure utilization
- Supplier cost performance
- Financial reporting accuracy and timeliness
- Working capital optimization
- Budget variance resolution
- Audit compliance and governance outcomes
Working Relationships
Internal
- Engineering
- Technical Supply Chain
- Procurement
- Maintenance Planning
- Line and Base Maintenance
- Technical Services
- Finance
- Commercial
- Information Technology
- Quality Assurance
- Safety
- Executive Management
External
- Aircraft manufacturers (OEMs)
- Component repair vendors
- Parts suppliers
- Logistics providers
- MRO organizations
- Lessors
- Financial auditors
- Regulatory authorities
Preferred Attributes
- Strong analytical and financial modeling capabilities with the ability to translate operational data into strategic insights.
- Comprehensive understanding of aviation maintenance planning and the associated technical supply chain.
- Experience in ERP-driven budgeting, forecasting, and supply chain planning within an airline or MRO environment.
- Proven ability to identify cost optimization opportunities while maintaining aircraft availability and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Finance, Procurement, and Operations.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making in a safety-critical aviation environment.
Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹2,500,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Commuter assistance
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
