Description
Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is searching for a Demand Forecasting Analyst (Inventory Modeling Tech Spec) to provide a forecasting model for UK Fixed Wing programmes.
The position will be responsible for providing a forecasting model that takes in daily updates of supply planning and inventory data, then uses that data to resolve a strategic & tactical plan in order to support customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain outstanding supply chain analytic tools for purchasing, planning, master scheduling, SCOR, and ERP/MRP systems.
- Develop and maintain an optimized supply inventory model to support customer requirements.
- Collect, clean, verify accuracy, and analyse data.
- Identify and communicate demand usage trends across platforms.
- Monitor data discrepancies and nuances between SAP and SPM.
- Update pricing information in line with data feeds from Supply Chain functions.
- Identify potential financial risks by interpreting pricing data.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the SI&OP process for the fixed wing programmes.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure demand plans align with business requirements.
- Collaborate with the operations and supply chain teams to ensure adequate supply of materials, components, and resources.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement in demand planning and forecasting methodologies.
- Manage risks for modelling cycles.
- Work with large data sets in Excel.
- Support customer negotiations.
- Prepare presentations to communicate forecast results and insights to stakeholders.
Basic requirements/qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience within a Supply Chain role
- 3+ years of experience with use of inventory management tools or Enterprise Resource Planning systems e.g. SAP.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Highly developed numeracy, statistical and reporting skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Problem-solving ability.
- Ability to prioritise and multi-task.
- Team-orientated.
- The ability to work autonomously with only general direction.
- BPSS.
- The ability to acquire a UK security Clearance.
Preferred Additional skills/qualifications:
- 3+ Years of experience with asset management, demand forecasting, engineering, or simulation.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management or similar.
- Business Intelligence Tool experience e.g. Tableau.
- Experience with basic SQL.
Work Authorization:
- This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK.
- Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom.
- Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants.
Benefits and Pay:
- Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.