Regional Resource Planner

Swissport International AG•Raleigh, NC

7d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? As a global leader in aviation services, Swissport provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is simple – “To provide the aviation industry with consistent and tailor-made solutions around the globe, for a better customer experience.” We believe that our people are what differentiates us from our competition. At Swissport, we are driven by our core values of Show You Care, Do the Right Things and Win as a Team, and we are currently seeking dedicated individuals, who align with these values, to join our team at various locations across the globe. Job Summary The Regional Planner is responsible for leading the OPS support team and providing calculating the required headcount and equipment demand for NOAM stations. The selected individual will utilize available resource planning tools and flight schedules to propose the most optimal manpower and help the stations meet set labor cost targets. This role is expected to provide technical training and roll-out at stations and support provision of planning calculations for tender processes. The expected pay rate is $65,000 - $75,000/annually. Full-time employees are offered a range of health and wellness benefits as well as 401(k) with company match paid vacation time, sick time, and company paid holidays.

Requirements

Higher education, relevant university degree is an advantage
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office
Experience in resource planning and planning tools is an advantage
Strong oral and written presentation skills
Experience in the aviation industry, preferably with manpower planning and rostering
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in data analysis and data management is an advantage
High degree of self-motivation
Excellent interpersonal skills combined with drive for self-improvement
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with Inform GS Suite is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

Establishment of base line staffing standards and station adjustments based on unique variable(s) in conjunction with contractual requirements, volumes, and/or facilities.
Conduct technical training for station planners and implementation support of Ground Service (GS) Planning system in new stations.
Operational support to improve efficiency, quality & safety levels of Swissport stations on request
Establishment of base line ground service equipment (GSE) allocation standards and station adjustments based on unique variable(s) in conjunction with contractual requirements, volumes, and/or facilities
Establish station staffing levels to meet contractual, safety and quality requirements.
Optimize the scheduling of personnel, based on established standards, to identify the number of personnel required and corresponding man-hour approval levels.
Assist in the development and approval levels of personnel /equipment requirement(s) for the budget process, forecasts and seasonal schedule changes.
Review of same requirements post contract loss to identify exit requirements.
Training of station staff (OCC) as required in the optimal usage of current planning, forecast and scheduling tools.
Assist in the design, development and maintenance of KPI reporting system(s) relating to performance and productivity indices.
Must be able to travel as required
Assist in station start up, audits, training, new business, Due Diligence, etc. as required.
Maintain system integrity and administration of the Inform Suite (PC, RC and Real time)
Act as “super users” for the Inform Suite and provide field assistance as required.