Demand Forecasting Analyst (Inventory Modeling Tech Spec)

Boeing Co.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Demand Forecasting Analyst for Fixed Wing programs. The role focuses on inventory modeling and develops forecasting models using daily supply planning and inventory data to support UK customer requirements.

The position offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and collaboration across supply chain and operations to ensure accurate forecasts and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience within a Supply Chain role.
• 3+ years with inventory management tools or ERP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, pivot tables, logic statements).
• UK residency and ability to obtain UK security clearance; BPSS required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain supply chain analytic tools for purchasing, planning, master scheduling, SCOR and ERP/MRP systems.
• Develop and maintain an optimized inventory model to support customer requirements.
• Collect, clean, verify accuracy and analyze data.
• Identify demand usage trends across region and supplier for correlations.
• Monitor data discrepancies between SAP and SPM.
• Assist in SI&OP process development and maintenance for fixed wing programmes.
• Prepare presentations to communicate forecast results to stakeholders.
• Lead meetings and support proposals/case write-ups.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Advanced Excel

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Team oriented

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Tools

SAP

Tableau

SQL

MS Office

Job description

Demand Forecasting Analyst (Inventory Modeling Tech Spec)

Company:
Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

Demand Forecasting Analyst – Fixed Wing (Hybrid Working)

(Inventory Modeling Tech Spec (Modeling & Simulation))

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) is searching for a Demand Forecasting Analyst. (Inventory Modeling Tech Spec (Modeling & Simulation)).

The position will be responsible to UK Fixed Wing programmes 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. The Demand Forecaster will be responsible for the accuracy of the forecast and the analysis of the data elements that go into the model. This position provides exposure to multiple different functions. Communication and collaboration with other functions will be key to setting up the model with the most accurate view of reality.

This position offers the flexibility of hybrid working between the office and home, with the selected candidate expected to perform some work onsite at one of the designated locations.(3 days in the office).

Responsibilities:

• - Maintain outstanding supply chain analytic tools for purchasing, planning, master scheduling, SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference), and ERP/MRP systems. Uses models to estimate resource needs.
• - Develop and maintain an optimized supply inventory model to support customer requirements.
• - Collects, cleans, verifies accuracy, and analyses data.
• - Identify and communicate demand usage trends across platform for correlation between region, supplier etc.
• - Monitoring data discrepancies and nuances between SAP and SPM.
• - Responsible for updating pricing information in line with data feeds from Supply Chain functions.
• - Identifying potential financial risks by interpreting pricing data.
• - Assist in the development and maintenance of the SI&OP (Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning) process for the fixed wing programmes. This involves gathering and analyzing data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support decision-making.
• - Working with cross-functional teams to ensure demand plans align with business requirements.
• - Collaborating with the operations and supply chain teams to ensure adequate supply of materials, components, and resources to meet the demand.
• - Identify opportunities for process improvement in demand planning and forecasting methodologies.
• - Identifies and manages risks for modelling cycles.
• - Work with large data sets in excel. Builds and manages data sets/modelling records.
• - Support customer negotiations
• - Prepare presentations to communicate forecast results and insights to stakeholders.
• - Supports Proposal/Case Write up.
• - Schedules and lead meetings

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 (ex: macros, arrays, pivot tables, logic statements, etc.)
• - 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 for which the UK Government requires UK residency

Preferred Additional skills/qualifications: ( nice to have):

• - 3+ Years of experience with asset management, demand forecasting, engineering, or simulation
• - Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management or similar is preferred
• - Business Intelligence Tool experience e.g. Tableau.
• - Experience with basic SQL

This position requires the ability to acquire a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC). All information will be checked and verified.

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 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. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)