Resource Planning Officer (Automation Expert)
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About the Role
Etihad Airways is seeking a Resource Planning Officer to plan medium and long term manpower needs, optimize staff assignment, and ensure compliance with legal and business requirements.
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Responsibilities
- Create, develop and maintain detailed short, medium and long term manpower plans in alignment with flight scheduling and operations
- Perform simulations and 'what if' scenario analysis to optimize manpower cost and resource allocation
- Identify and analyze manpower data, trends and business drivers to identify resourcing plans
- Periodically review and update medium/long term planning to ensure staff compliance with regulatory and internal requirements
- Collaborate with Finance department in defining and validating manpower budget
- Track and define KPIs to create reports for management on manpower resourcing and budgeting
- Plan and publish manpower rosters to provide timely communications to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with Performance Managers on disciplinary/training/medical issues
- Highlight to management risks and potential issues to ensure timely corrective actions
Requirements
- Expert in Microsoft Excel and advanced analytical techniques for workforce planning
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate)
- Strong capability to analyse large operational datasets
- Experience designing and maintaining KPI dashboards, forecasting models, and automated reporting
- Minimum 1 year experience in relevant field if with Degree, or minimum 3 years if no Degree
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Job Description Synopsis
- Plan medium and long term manpower needs to optimize staff assignment while ensuring compliance with legal and business requirements.
Accountabilities
- Create, develop and maintain a detailed short, medium and long term manpower plan in alignment with flight scheduling and operations needs.
- Perform simulations and 'what if' scenario analysis to optimize manpower cost while ensuring the best allocation of available resources.
- Identify and analyze manpower data, trends and business drivers to identify medium and long term resourcing plans.
- Periodically review and update medium/long term planning to ensure staff compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Collaborate with Finance department in defining and validating manpower budget to ensure compliance with finance guidelines and company's targets.
- Track and define KPIs to create report to management on manpower resourcing and budgeting.
- Plan and publish manpower rosters to provide timely communications to internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Performance Managers by timely communicating disciplinary/ training/ medical issues to ensure timely adoption of corrective and disciplinary actions.
- Highlight to management risks and potential issues to ensure timely adoption of corrective actions and minimize impacts on operations.
Qualifications Education & Experience
- Expert in Microsoft Excel and advanced analytical techniques for workforce planning, capacity modelling, forecasting, and business intelligence.
- Proficient in Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) with demonstrated experience delivering low code business applications and process automation solutions.
- Strong capability to analyse large operational datasets and translate findings into strategic recommendations and management insights.
- Experience designing and maintaining KPI dashboards, forecasting models, and automated reporting solutions.
- Passion for leveraging technology, automation, and data driven decision making to enhance operational efficiency and resource optimization.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in relevant field if with Degree, or minimum of 3 years experience in relevant field if no Degree.
Additional Information
- Etihad Airways is more than the UAE's national airline we're shaping the future of global aviation.
- From our hub in Abu Dhabi, we connect people across continents and cultures, while driving our 'Journey 2030' ambition.
- To learn more visit www.etihad.com
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