Forecasting & Inventory Modeling Analyst (Hybrid)

Boeing; Lossiemouth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) invites applications for a Demand Forecasting Analyst (Hybrid Working) to support UK Fixed Wing programmes. You will build and maintain forecasting models using daily supply planning data and inventory inputs to shape strategic and tactical plans.

The role requires 3+ years in supply chain, advanced Excel, SAP/ERP experience, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. UK residency and security clearance are prerequisites.

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain outstanding supply chain analytic tools for purchasing, planning, master scheduling and ERP/MRP systems. Build models to estimate resource needs.
• 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 platform and regions.
• Monitor data discrepancies between SAP and SPM.
• Update pricing information from Supply Chain data feeds.
• Identify potential financial risks by interpreting pricing data.
• Assist in SI&OP process development for fixed wing programmes with data and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align demand plans with business needs.
• Coordinate with operations and supply chain to ensure material availability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in demand planning and forecasting.
• Identify and manage risks for modelling cycles.
• Work with large data sets in Excel; build and manage datasets/modelling records.
• Support customer negotiations; prepare forecast presentations for stakeholders.
• Support Proposal/Case Write up; schedule and lead meetings.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Prioritise and multi-task

Team oriented

Autonomous working

BPSS

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, logistics, supply chain management or similar

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Boeing Defence UK (BDUK) invites applications for a Demand Forecasting Analyst (Hybrid Working) to support UK Fixed Wing programmes. You will build and maintain forecasting models using daily supply planning data and inventory inputs to shape strategic and tactical plans.

The role requires 3+ years in supply chain, advanced Excel, SAP/ERP experience, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams. UK residency and security clearance are prerequisites.