Forecasting Analyst

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forecasting Analyst to enhance its analytical capabilities in the aerospace sector. This role involves developing and executing forecasting processes to meet customer needs for aircraft components. The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams and customers to gather insights and data, ensuring the company's market share and financial stability. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to innovation and excellence in aviation, where your contributions will directly impact the future of aerospace technology. If you have a passion for data and a strong analytical mindset, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in sales analysis and forecasting required.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain analytical processes for forecasting needs.
• Collaborate with engineering and service teams to assess material needs.
• Analyze sales data and present forecasts to leadership.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Interpretation

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Mathematics

Statistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Equivalent business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle DB

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Posted Monday, March 24, 2025 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 5:59 AM

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (DHC) is a storied name in the aerospace industry, recognized worldwide for its pioneering contributions to aviation and its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability. Headquartered in Calgary, AB, DHC currently has approximately 1,400 employees across British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, as well as in markets and distribution hubs worldwide.

Established in 1928, De Havilland Canada has a rich history marked by the development of some of the most iconic and versatile aircraft ever built. These aircraft have served a variety of roles—from bush flying to commercial aviation—and are celebrated for their rugged durability, operational versatility, and excellence in performance.

Over the decades, De Havilland Canada has evolved to meet the changing needs of the aviation industry. Today, we are more than just an aircraft manufacturer; we are a comprehensive aerospace company with capabilities that span design, production, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Our operations are supported by a team of skilled engineers, technicians, and industry professionals who are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and innovation.

Profile

We are currently recruiting for a Forecasting Analyst to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. The position reports directly to the Manager, Inventory Planning. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, maintaining, executing, and updating analytical processes & techniques to forecast the customers’ need for aircraft components and materials. Together, with your manager, you will co-develop / execute on yearly goals & objectives and determine how best to utilize all available tools and resources to achieve expected results.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, execute, and keep up-to-date analytical processes & techniques to forecast the customers’ need for aircraft components and materials.
• Work closely with Maintenance Engineering team to develop a forward-looking view of aircraft utilization of various De Havilland fleets of aircraft.
• Work closely with customers and/or their service providers to understand their purchasing, restocking and material management pattern, incorporate and continuously refresh their feedback.
• Work closely with customers and/or their service providers to obtain their maintenance checks (Line, Intermediate & Heavy) schedules to assess their Material Management needs and position.
• Work closely with Material Services and Service Solutions teams within De Havilland to best align efforts and maximize De Havilland share in the Services solutions field.
• Evaluate sales forecast data, which may include forecasts provided by customers, their service providers, field representatives, and other De Havilland functions; modify data by changing business and market conditions.
• Analyze data, make recommendations and comments, and present forecast to leadership team for business planning and product development.
• Regularly reviews sales databases, adding or maintaining new data as available.
• Attend and actively participate in sales meetings and industry forums.
• Study the latest aerospace trends, identifying business opportunities from customer demands and interests to develop revenue resources to establish and maintain De Havilland’s leading market share and ensure business' financial stability.
• Support other initiatives and projects as required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration / Management or related field with strong emphasis on mathematics or statistics required and/or equivalent business degree.
• Minimum of three years of experience preparing sales analyses and forecasts in a marketing environment required.
• Knowledge of the aerospace aftermarket industry is an advantage.
• Possesses strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret data and identify data trends.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Certification in production and inventory control highly preferred.
• You have a sound understanding of relational databases like Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL database, Oracle DB, and the ability to extract reports. Strong skills to develop report/dashboards using Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Power BI and Tableau.

At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is expected that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required.

At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.