Demand Planning Analyst - Initial Provisioning

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The incumbent of this position supports the development and execution of initial provisioning activities related to fleet transactions, aircraft programs, fleet development and aircraft modification programs, by providing structured analysis, methodologies and decision-making support.

The incumbent of this position contributes to the development and application of a repeatable and justifiable provisioning approach to evaluate spare part requirements, financial exposure and operational risks associated with entry into service, engineering-driven modifications and changes to the fleet.

By collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance Planning, Finance, Logistics, Procurement, the Project Management Office (PMO) and Supply Chain teams, the incumbent of this position contributes to the early integration of provisioning and sourcing considerations into the program lifecycle by transforming data and planning tool results into clear analyses and recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Support initial provisioning activities related to the addition of aircraft to the fleet, fleet development and aircraft modification programs by providing structured analysis and data-driven recommendations.
• Analyze spare part requirements, surplus risks and material readiness for entry into service across different types of programs, whether major initiatives or smaller fleet transactions.
• Support procurement activities by evaluating demand requirements and validating assumptions in collaboration with technical operations teams.
• Participate in initiatives driven by Engineering (e.g., service bulletins, airworthiness directives and other technical instructions) by evaluating spare part requirements and supporting sourcing activities.
• Act as a Supply Chain representative during cross-functional coordination meetings to ensure material requirements are clearly defined, tracked and aligned with execution schedules.
• Support sourcing and procurement decisions by providing required data, validating parts requirements and ensuring alignment between Engineering needs and execution teams.
• Translate supply chain modeling and forecasting tool results into clear analyses to support initial provisioning and sourcing decisions.
• Prepare structured analyses and decision-support documents presenting risks, assumptions and mitigation scenarios intended for stakeholders, including Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and PMO teams.
• Identify and report material risks likely to compromise operational readiness (e.g., lead time constraints, delivery delays or demand uncertainty), while contributing to the development of mitigation measures.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to gather necessary data, validate assumptions and ensure alignment between supply chain analyses and operational requirements.
• Support the transition of initial provisioning activities to stable inventory management by ensuring data accuracy and clarity of demand signals.
• Contribute to the improvement of provisioning methodologies, tools and data quality in environments characterized by evolving or incomplete information.
• Financial analysis support by consolidating demand, supply and budget data to provide management with visibility into anticipated financial exposure and operational readiness risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, business or equivalent professional experience.
• Five years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, sourcing support, or within the supply chain field of airlines or maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure complex issues, define assumptions and work effectively with incomplete data.
• Good understanding of inventory forecasting and supply planning principles, including their business and financial impacts.
• Mastery of Excel; experience with supply chain modeling and forecasting tools (e.g., Servigistics, TRAX, materials requirements planning systems and enterprise resource planning systems) is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment and consistently meet deadlines and commitments with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to transform technical analyses into clear and concise findings and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional context and establish effective working relationships with Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Procurement, Finance and PMO teams.
• Comfortable operating in an environment characterized by ambiguity, constantly evolving priorities, and complex decision-making contexts.

Conditions of employment:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country concerned at the time an offer of employment is presented and are responsible for obtaining work permits, visas or other necessary authorizations. Proof of eligibility must be provided before the start date.

Language Requirements

All things being equal, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.

Diversity and inclusion

Air Canada is firmly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding workplace that highlights the unique contribution of our employees to the success of our business.

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage a diverse pool of applicants to ensure a workforce that is varied and representative of our customers and the communities where we live and offer our services.

Air Canada thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.