Schedule and Data Analyst (Bayside Council)

Schedule and Data Analyst – fixed‑term (12‑24 months) This position is responsible for critical data analysis and is required to draft, implement and manage ongoing maintenance of the airline schedules for all dnata Flight Catering units across Australia. The process is centrally managed by the National Data & Planning team. Day to day responsibilities Working closely with the Schedule & Forecast Planner and the National Data & Planning team, the analyst will analyze schedule and forecast performance, consulting with Workforce Planning and Finance Business Partners, extracting and analyzing reports from QAD, JDE, Groundstar and other catering systems. They will also assist in menu and meal policy creation and application within ERP systems as required. Key responsibilities
- Airline schedule creation, including forecasts for increases or changes to flight data and applying changes into systems.
- Using Power BI and Excel to create data models and upload information into ERP.
- Analyzing schedule management for improvement and optimisation.
- Analyzing performance for each airline client and identifying new opportunities.
- Collaborating with Catering Schedule Coordinators (CoCos) to ensure timely data flow.
- Assisting with menu building and airline schedule implementation as required.
- Participating in weekly briefings, planning sessions, and presentations for end‑of‑month or quarterly budgeting forecasts.
- Supporting the National Manager, Data & Planning across additional projects. Success factors
- Demonstrated success in a similar role.
- Experience in volume data analysis and scheduling/forecasting metrics.
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in Business Analytics, Supply Chain, Workforce Planning, or related discipline. Food manufacturing or aviation experience desirable.
- Hands‑on experience with ERPs such as JDE, QAD, MFG‑Pro.
- Advanced Excel modelling and reporting skills, including SQL and database queries.
- Strong communication with all levels of stakeholders.
- Willingness to learn new systems rapidly.
- Industry knowledge preferred but not essential.
- Highly analytical and numerical aptitude with strong problem‑solving skills.
- Mature reasoning and approach to complex tasks. Advantages
- Competitive salary.
- Free onsite parking and daily staff meals; uniforms provided.
- 5 weeks annual leave.
- Opportunities for additional career roles within dnata catering after initial 12 months.
- Discounts at hundreds of retailers, discounted health insurance, and wellbeing resources including online exercise classes. About the company dnata catering is Australia’s largest and most admired inflight catering and retail partner, specialising in inflight catering, retail partnership and food manufacturing. We operate 16 facilities across 10 cities and employ over 4,000 people, producing over 64 million meals and servicing more than 250,000 flights annually. dnata – part of the Emirates Group – is one of the world’s largest air services providers, offering ground handling, cargo, travel and inflight catering and retail services. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3rsuik