Demand Analyst

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Demand Analyst. This role is the demand integration point to the S&OP Supply manager, sales & marketing, customer service, commercial and project/program management functions of the business, they will lead the dialogue each month to agree the demand plan through the demand reviews and working with the Planning Director to consolidate the business plans for the Executive review.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the demand planning process for PCS, ensuring alignment to the business strategy.
• Ensure overall collection and preparation of forecasts from pre-sales activities, bids, quotes, projects, agreements, build rates, aftermarket sales, spares sales and orders.
• Provide the business with an unconstrained market driven plan.
• Input into developing and delivering a financial forecast.
• Maintain forecasts and analyse changes between forecasts.
• Develop relevant forecast accuracy performance data.
• Undertake root cause analysis to understand forecast accuracy.
• Manage customer demand vs platform rate disparities.
• Support NPI within the business.
• Communicate product inventory strategies to the supply planning team.
• Oversee demand planning and management processes for new and existing products.
• Create and execute product demand plans to meet organizational goals.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities - Input into safety stock policies.
• Develop and manage the S&OP process alongside the S&OP Supply manager.
• Align the marketing activity with demand opportunities and business delivery capability.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Demonstrated strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Commercial thinker able to make connections with data across the business.
• Licenses/Certificates:
• Oliver Wight S&OP Training or equivalent.
• APICS or other planning Certification preferred.
• Experience of IFS ERP system.
• Ability to influence and support key business stakeholders.
• Ability to challenge current embedded culture and ways of working.
• Three years of experience in the industry - Background gained in the aerospace or defence sectors (preferred, not essential).

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours.
• 25 days holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays.
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Sports and Social club.
• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events.

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.