Lead – Material Planning & Control
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Kenya Airways is hiring a Lead – Material Planning & Control in Nairobi to lead aircraft material planning, inventory management, and provisioning strategies for KQ and third-party operators. The role requires a degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management, aircraft parts experience, and strong analytical and leadership skills. Applications close on 21/09/2026.
- Senior material planning role within Kenya Airways engineering operations
- Leads provisioning, inventory strategy, and supplier performance for aircraft spares
- Requires degree in Engineering/Supply Chain and aircraft parts experience
- Deadline: 21/09/2026
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Job Title: Lead – Material Planning and Control Date Posted: 07/09/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Middle Employer: Kenya Airways Industry: Engineering Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 21/09/2026 Engineering Jobs, Kenya Airways Jobs. Responsible for leading material planning, managing inventory levels, coordinating supply requirements, and ensuring timely availability of materials for aircraft operations. Requires a relevant qualification in supply chain management, procurement, logistics, engineering, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work. Purpose Design, develop, implement, and maintain cost effective strategies for Technical Material Planning to meet production requirements: of Kenya Airways and third-party operators while meeting KCAA requirements: and other relevant Civil Aviation Regulators. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Development Lead and manage creation of vision, strategies, policies, processes, and procedures for provisioning aircraft materials and inventory management. General and Task Management Lead and manage development of strategic, tactical, and operational material management plans for effective delivery of Material Management process for aircraft spares, rotables and services. Manage and guide components provisioning operations including initial and continuous material provisioning. Lead and manage continuous review of materials consumption and stock availability to meet KQ and its third-party customer’s expectations. Lead and manage implementation of inventory management strategy processes & controls to ensure optimum stock levels. Self-Management Comply with the Health, Safety and Environmental Policies. Support and develop team. Proactively contribute to creating good working environment. Is resilient, optimistic, and open to change Self-starter and able to motivate others. Flexible and works well under pressure. People Management Lead in the development and coaching a high performing team. Lead and manage setting of sectional objectives/KPIs and performance appraisal. Process Development & Improvement Continuously optimize aircraft MRP to support the material cost management and supplier performance processes in liaison with IS department. Review and analyse spend costs and patterns and advise the business on best practices and corrective actions. Relationship Management Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers and supplier that results in timely spares delivery for KQ and third-party customer satisfaction. Contribute to supplier meetings and negotiations to ensure company interests are protected. Perform supplier performance and resolve supplier concerns in conjunction with other stakeholders. Develop and implement service level agreements (SLAs) are adhered to by the relevant stakeholders. Lead in timely and satisfactory resolution of orders, quotes & invoices queries raised by both internal and external customers. Ensure compliance with MCM, Civil Aviation regulations and Laws of Kenya in acquisition of aircraft parts and tools. Budget & Reporting Develop, implement, and control the annual budget for material planning. Lead and manage quarterly review of budgetary performance adjusting to meet requirements. Lead in preparation of Management reports to support decisions on a regular. Skills Strategic thinking and business understanding. Excellent interpersonal skills. Good communication skills. Strong analytical skills. Unquestionable integrity and ethics. Qualifications Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain Management or related field. Aircraft maintenance & parts repair management experience. Commercial experience. Proficiency in computerised inventory control system. Knowledge of aircraft parts airworthiness certifications (EASA, FAA) KCAA and customs regulations relevant to aircraft parts desirable. Good understanding of IATA resolutions and industry rules. Setting and managing contracts with clear targets. Minimum of 8 years’ experience: in a planning function with at least 3 years in a management role. 5 Years’ experience: in aircraft maintenance environment preferred.