Business Analyst, Strategic Inventory planning, Forecasting & Data science

Bombardier; Dorval; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Canada is looking for a Business Analyst specializing in Strategic Inventory Planning and Data Science. The successful candidate will develop and implement forecasting strategies and improve inventory management practices while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Business Management and 2+ years of Supply Chain Management experience are required. Proficiency in data analytics and relevant tools like Power BI and SQL is essential. Bilingualism in French and English is a plus.

Benefits

Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life)

Competitive base salary

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Strong capacity for data analytics using large datasets.
• Flexibility and adaptability to constant change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement forecasting and planning strategies.
• Analyze and improve inventory management practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Data analytics

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Team collaboration

Bilingualism in French and English

Education

University degree in Business Management or related field

Tools

MS Suite

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Why join us?

At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together.

Working at Bombardier means operating at the highest level. Every day, you are part of a team that delivers superior experiences and products, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry and beyond. By prioritizing employee growth and development, we empower everyone to reach their full potential on their own terms, because the best work happens when you are free to be yourself and share your unique expertise.

Bombardier’s Benefits Program

With our employees’ well-being top of mind, we offer a comprehensive and competitive Benefits Program, which includes the following:

• Insurance plans (Dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Competitive base salary
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

What are your contributions to the team?

The hiring team is responsible for Bombardier’s worldwide distribution network stocking strategy supporting unscheduled and scheduled maintenance around the globe. The group is also responsible to generate stocking strategies to enabling fleet operators to achieve their objectives and is leading supplier collaboration initiatives to enhance supply chain predictability.

The location for this position could be either Toronto or Montreal (Dorval).

In this role, you will:

• Participate in the development and implementation of forecasting and planning strategies in line with global / regional / local service objective while complying to budget constraints.
• Participate in recurring inventory planning and strategy session including multi-year budget reviews and scenario-based planning exercise with cross-functional groups within materials management, service centers, sales and finance.
• Analyze, problem solve and suggest improvements to inventory management practices within our worldwide parts network to improve parts availability and/or inventory turns.
• Interact cross functionally with various teams to address inventory related topics such as capacity needs, new business models stock requirements, shortages and supply chains issues / root cause.
• Lead and/or participate in continuous improvement initiatives to augment your or the team’s operational processes efficiencies.
• Support excess and obsolete inventory management initiatives through the analysis of relevant data, development of action plans and recommendations. Project management of activities to optimize inventory holdings.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis requirements as needed.

How to thrive in this role?

You hold a university degree in Business Management, statistics, or operations management related field combined with 2 or more years of experience in Supply Chain Management. Masters, ASCM, or other relevant certification, After-market inventory planning and Aerospace industry context knowledge are considered as assets.

You exhibit a continuous improvement mindset with relevant experience in improving business processes.

You have strong capacity for data analytics with large datasets using relevant technologies to automate and improve analytical insights.

You hold knowledge of core supply chain concepts, processes, and systems with a focus on inventory planning, forecasting and control. Able to understand how different departments and processes intersect to impact supply chain processes.

You have appropriate interpersonal skills and communication methods to effectively develop presentations, present business cases and communicate to all levels of the organization.

You are flexible and adaptable to constant change with the ability to anticipate business needs and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.

You are self-motivated and resourceful with great organizational skills leading to deliver on time, consistently.

You are team player, customer service focused individual who can work collaboratively within cross functional groups in a global network.

You have proficient Computer skills – MS Suite, Excel, Access, Power BI, SQL, Python / R Studio, Azure Synapse, with the ability and excitement to learn new tools as they become available.

Occasional travel may be required in this role.

Bilingualism in French and English are an asset.

Now that you can see yourself in this role, apply and join the Bombardier Team!

Please note: You don’t need all the skills, knowledge, and experience listed to apply for this position. We’re not looking for the perfect candidate, we’re looking for great talent and passionate individuals.

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics to apply.

Job Business Analyst, Strategic Inventory planning, Forecasting & Data science

Primary Location Administrative Centre (CA)

Organization Aerospace Canada

Shift Day job

Employee Status Regular

Requisition 10604 Business Analyst, Strategic Inventory planning, Forecasting & Data science