Demand Forecaster - Fixed Wing Supply Chain

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values.

Role 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.
• Collect, clean, verify accuracy, and analyze data.
• Identify and communicate demand usage trends across platforms for correlation between region, supplier, etc.
• Monitor data discrepancies and nuances between SAP and SPM.
• Update pricing information in line with data feeds from Supply Chain functions.
• Identify 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 programs. This involves gathering and analyzing data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support decision-making.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure demand plans align with business requirements.
• Collaborate with the operations and supply chain teams to ensure adequate supply of materials, components, and resources to meet demand.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in demand planning and forecasting methodologies.
• Identify and manage risks for modeling cycles.
• Work with large data sets in Excel. Build and manage data sets/modeling records.
• Support customer negotiations.
• Prepare presentations to communicate forecast results and insights to stakeholders.
• Support Proposal/Case Write up.
• Schedule and lead meetings.

Preferred Experience:

• 3+ years of experience within a Supply Chain role.
• 3+ years of experience with inventory management tools or Enterprise Resource Planning systems e.g. SAP.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint).
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., macros, arrays, pivot tables, logic statements, etc.).
• Highly developed numeracy, statistical and reporting skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Team-oriented.
• Ability to work autonomously with only general direction.
• 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.

Becoming a Boeing Defence UK Employee

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive plans.
• Continuous learning - you'll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you - we'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Diverse and inclusive culture - you'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options.
• 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension Plan with up to 9% employer contribution.
• Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks.
• Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week.
• 4x annual salary life insurance.
• Learning Together Programme to support your ongoing personal and career development.
• Access to Boeing's Well Being Programs, tools, and incentives.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world's most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process.

Security Clearance and Eligibility

This role is for a locally hired position in the UK and candidates must have current legal authorization to work immediately in the UK. Boeing will not attempt to obtain immigration and/or labor sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing US based payroll.

Please note that this role will require you to undergo a security clearance check (Security Check [SC]).

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 06, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)