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Come join the world's largest air services provider, and Australia's

leading premier inflight meal caterer. 

At dnata catering & retail, the sky's truly the limit! 

The workforce planning function exists to provide specialist workforce planning systems and processes for the operational units of our catering businesses around Australia. This function is responsible for aligning the workforce of over 4,000 staff to meet operational business needs.

More about this role:

The Labour Planning Analyst plays an integral role in delivering and maintaining workforce management practices across all our work sites. This includes managing a small team of Resource Allocators, to support operational leaders in effectively managing workload and staffing requirements and forecasting processes using best practice methodologies.

In a nutshell, your main responsibilities are:

• Produce timely and accurate variable forecasts, with specific focus on maximising operational efficiencies
• Develop and progressively optimising staff requirements based on airline (customer) and production schedules
• Develop short, medium and long term wage forecasts
• Analyse data and reports to create strategies on work volume and projected resource requirements
• Liaison with labour hire agencies supporting the ordering and hours invoiced
• Maintain rosters and ensure they are filled effectively according to the respective enterprise agreement
• Build, develop and implement forecasts and capacity management plans – including reporting, analysis and recommendations for business process re-engineering
• Provide advice and support to stakeholders regarding workforce planning opportunities and implement this approach consistently across the business
• Developing strategies for retention, training, coaching and knowledge management
• Role model dnata catering values: safety and security, performance driven, delighting customers, imagination, respect and service excellence.
• Contribute to a safety-first environment and work within Workplace Health and Safety policies, procedures and guidelines at all times.
• Have complete understanding of and adhere to dnata catering policies and procedures.
• Carry out additional duties as may be reasonably requested by site Business Manager or Executive group.

What do you need to be successful in securing this role?

• 5+ years experience in a similar role within a large organisation
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Highly analytical approach to problem solving and implementing solutions
• Strong Project Management focus with experience developing high-level strategic plans
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills, with ability to handle challenging situations with tact and diplomacy
• Proven experience in managing a small team
• Ability to think logically, creatively and business-focussed approach
• Exceptional communication and organisation skills
• Ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders in a high volume, high value environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive industry salary.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave.
• Career development and progression.
• Be part of a close knit and dedicated team that are committed to excellence.
• Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes.

Your prospective employer:

Part of the Emirates Group, we are Australia’s largest inflight catering and retail partner, food manufacturing and retail, travel retail technology, and airport lounge management. Chosen by many of the world’s top airlines, we operate 16 catering facilities across 10 cities, employ over 4,500 people, produce over 64 million meals, and service over 250 thousand flights each year.

Want to know more about dnata catering and our global businesses? Visits our Australian careers website https://dnatacateringcareers.com.au/  and watch a short video here: https://youtu.be/uLB6BFGdKpE

Does this role sound perfect for you? If so, we want to hear from you!

To start the journey of joining our corporate team, click the link below and upload your resume, a cover letter that outlines your suitability for the role.

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