Resource Planning Officer; Automation Expert

Job Description Synopsis

Plan medium and long term manpower needs to optimize staff assignment while ensuring assigned staff is compliant with legal and business requirements.

• Create, develop and maintain a detailed short, medium and long term manpower plan in alignment with flight scheduling and operations needs, to ensure optimization of manpower capabilities and compliance with requirements
• 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 (e.g. seasonal schedules, financial requirements, etc) 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

• 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

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 double our fleet, expand our network and grow our people for a new era of excellence. Join us and become part of a vision where the world is your workplace and extraordinary experiences take flight.

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