Demand Forecasting Analyst (Inventory Modeling Tech Spec)

Boeing; West of England; Híbrido; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Demand Forecasting Analyst to develop and maintain an inventory modeling and forecasting capability for fixed wing programmes. The role blends data analysis, model building, and cross-functional collaboration to support customer requirements.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid setting, combining office and home-based tasks, with some on-site presence.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience within a Supply Chain role.
• 3+ years of experience with inventory management tools or ERP systems e.g. SAP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; advanced Excel (macros, arrays, pivot tables).
• Highly developed numeracy, statistical and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise across multiple tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously with general direction.
• BPSS clearance and UK residency eligibility.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain supply chain analytic tools for purchasing, planning, master scheduling and ERP/MRP systems.
• Use models to estimate resource needs and forecast demand.
• Develop and maintain an optimized inventory model to support customer requirements.
• Collect, clean, verify, and analyse data to ensure forecast accuracy.
• Communicate demand usage trends across regions and suppliers.
• Prepare presentations to convey forecast results and insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to align demand plans with business needs.

Conocimientos

Supply chain analytics

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team oriented

Autonomous work

Security clearance readiness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business/logistics/supply chain

Herramientas

SAP

Tableau

SQL

Descripción del empleo

Demand Forecasting Analyst (Inventory Modeling Tech Spec)

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

Work Authorization

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. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. This position requires the ability to acquire United Kingdom Security Check. Shift: Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom).

• Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
• Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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