Capacity Planner at West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC)

Job Objective

To administer the network inventory, provision, record and audit resources. Plan, forecast, report and initiate capacity across the network.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement network automation solutions for configuration, provisioning, monitoring and troubleshooting across NNIs (Network-to-Network Interfaces) and system integrations
• Integrate network automation solutions with B/OSS platforms, ensuring seamless interoperability with existing systems
• Own and manage service records, including ODF, port and supplier records
• Implement Moves, Adds, Changes and Deletions (MACD) management and control of service inventory
• Own provisioning (including allocation, leased lines, client backup and other client network services)
• Ensure network changes in the are reflected in company records
• Ensure emergency restoration changes are reviewed and either accepted or normalised
• Audit and reporting of port and capacity utilisation and trends
• Forecast on capacity and raise with management for purchasing when re-order levels are reached
• Prepare BOD reports and assist with budgetary planning for capacity
• Telecom Expense Management, liaising with Finance
• Represent WIOCC as required on submarine cable management sub-committees
• Assist with the creation of ad hoc reports as needed
• Assist other departments and lead and report on projects as requested
• Ensure data integrity of NetSuite

Minimum Qualifications 

• Degree holder in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or related fields.

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 4 years of work experience in the telecom industry, including experience in service delivery, sales support, network infrastructure or operations support or similar fields
• Detailed knowledge of OTN, DWDM / ROADM, Data (Ethernet, IP/MPLS)
• Experience with implementing databases for network inventory records
• Experience working with B/OSS systems to maintain accurate and timely network records
• Experience with product and technology development cycle, including implementation and deployment
• Capable of providing recommendations and options to identify all impacts and costs related to the recommended solutions
• Knowledge of subsea cable systems and operating models

Attributes

• Integrity, honesty with high ethical standards
• Client focused, relationship builder
• Boundless, passionate and flexible
• Personal excellence, accuracy and attention to detail
• Collaborative, achieve results through teamwork and partnerships