Demand Planner

Education/Qualification

• Level 4 CIPS
• DAO Level 3 Logistics Operations & Management
• DAO Level 3 Stock Control & Accounting
• ILM Level 3
• Lean Six Sigma Academy White Belt
• BCS Level 3 Technical IT

Systems used

• Microsoft Word and Excel – (Intermediate)
• In House MOD Systems – (Very similar to SAP)

Career Summary

Current Employer – Air Force

Position – Aviation Fuel & Distribution Operations

Dates – 2021 – Present (Various roles from 2021 – Present)

• Lead daily supply chain operations, including procurement, storage, quality assurance, and distribution of aviation equipment in compliance with MOD and NATO regulations
• Supplier management within mainland Europe, America, Far East & Globally
• Ensuring Demand and supply arrives on time in full
• Liaising with suppliers and coordinating international stock delivery across air, land and sea
• Experience with procurement, international logistics, inventory, and MRP systems
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships, ensuring cost control, contract compliance, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of military and civilian staff, overseeing training, shift planning, and operational delivery
• Deputise in senior roles, presenting updates to leadership and external stakeholders on supply performance, risks, and mitigation strategies
• Support capability and infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic supply chain objectives
• Maintain emergency response readiness, leading incident investigations and ensuring operational resilience

Position – Aviation Supply Chain Planner

• Forecasted part and equipment demand across multiple aircraft platforms (Typhoon, F-35, A400M, Voyager), ensuring high availability to meet operational timelines.
• Managed procurement activities, working with international suppliers and logistics partners to ensure on-time, in-full delivery (OTIF) of critical components.
• Ensured compliance with NATO and civilian trade policies, managing customs documentation and transport systems effectively
• Maintained optimal stock levels through data-driven planning and regular review of usage rates, lead times, and supplier performance
• Reported on supply performance and risks, contributing to governance and process improvements

Position – Operational Logistics Specialist

• Managing and controlling the flow of aircraft parts, tools, fuel and technical equipment
• Monitoring and recording parts availability for worldwide operations
• Procuring equipment, international movement of supplies and distributing them to operational units worldwide
• Managing the storage and movement of aircraft components, tools and hazardous materials such as fuels and explosives
• Maintaining accurate records in a centralized MRP to track every component’s location and usage