Global Resource Optimisation and Planning Specialist

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833. Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time‑critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents. But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

The Global Resource Optimisation and Planning specialist is a strategic support role, responsible for driving efficient, scalable, and cost‑effective solutions and standards for workforce management across our operations globally. This role drives operational excellence through data‑led planning, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration—ensuring the organisation meets service delivery targets while maintaining safety, compliance, and employee engagement.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop and implement a global resource optimisation strategy aligned with operational, financial, and customer service goals.
• Drive improvements in equipment utilisation, turnaround efficiency, and shift scheduling.
• Introduce standardised KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance, productivity, and cost per turnaround.
• Promote automation and digitalisation in resource scheduling, shift planning and the access and availability for our frontline workers to view and request changes digitally.
• Chair our "Global Planning Steering Groups" to establish governance frameworks for resource planning and effective change management for deployment of tools and processes across all regions and business units.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, union agreements, and safety regulations in all planning activities.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in ground handling leadership, aviation operations, or logistics, with a strong focus on resource planning and optimisation.
• Proven experience in leading large‑scale operational planning functions, operational strategy and execution.
• Strong understanding of airport operations, turnaround processes, and ground support equipment.
• Experience with planning tools such as INFORM, Work Bridge, Polaris or bespoke aviation scheduling platforms.
• Ability to implement organisational improvements to drive performance.
• Analytical insight and vision to develop more efficient & effective operating models.

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact the recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

Application Instructions

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