Network Stock Planner

The Network Stock Planner is responsible for maintaining balanced ULD stock at all stations within the customer network. This role ensures scheduled and ad hoc ULD requirements are met, optimizing utilization and supporting efficient network operations. 

Key Responsibilities and Mapped Competencies:

ULD Stock Monitoring and Disposition:

Ensures Accountability, Drives Results

• Monitor airline schedules, traffic, and ULD utilization to assess station requirements and raise timely disposition requests. 
• Ensure all customer and station-specific requirements are considered when raising disposition requests. 
• Follow up on disposition request performance, taking corrective actions when necessary, and escalate non-performance issues to supervisors. 

Station Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate, Customer Focus

• Distribute station ULD stock between airline ground handling agents as per the agreed allocation. 
• Maintain strong working relationships with ground handling agents to ensure effective stock control. 
• Provide feedback on stock utilization to Airline Coordinators and Account Managers to support accurate calculation of station stock requirements. 

Operational Efficiency and Continuous Improvement:

Customer Focus, Drives Results

• Seek alternative solutions in coordination with Airline Coordinators, Account Managers, Supervisors, and Regional Managers to balance station ULD stock effectively. 
• Identify opportunities to improve stock management processes and implement solutions to enhance efficiency. 
• Respond promptly to messages and action items from the mailbox, ensuring alignment with operational requirements. 

Project Management and Reporting:

Courage, Drives Results

• Handle specific projects within defined areas of responsibility to enhance network operations. 
• Work closely with field-based teams to support regional requirements and objectives. 
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on ULD utilization and station stock performance. 

Our Values in Action:

• Be Humble and Curious: Continuously seek opportunities to improve ULD stock management processes. 
• Inspire, Empower, and Prosper: Support teams by ensuring efficient and effective network operations. 
• Team up to be Better: Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve balanced ULD stock and optimized utilization. 
• Be Passionate about our Customers: Deliver high-quality services that meet customer requirements. 
• Be Eager to Win: Identify and implement innovative strategies to enhance operational efficiency. 
• Take Ownership and Get Stuff Done: Ensure timely and accurate execution of disposition requests and stock management responsibilities. 
• Build a Better Future: Contribute to sustainable and efficient network operations. 

The Small Print:

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The Network Stock Planner must demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

This is an overview of the role's scope and its alignment with Unilode's competencies and values. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities but serves as a guide to the key expectations and contributions of the position. Flexibility may be required to adapt to business needs. 

Requirements

Skills and Experience Required:

• Associate's degree or relevant experience in logistics or aviation. 
• Logistics experience within the aviation industry. 
• Previous experience in airline operations or ULD management is preferred. 
• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in logistics, planning systems, and WMS. 
• Intermediate Excel skills. 
• Ability and willingness to work off-shift as needed. 
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to handle complex tasks. 
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities to think outside the box. 
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to task execution.