Job Description
Description
Location: US / Hybrid, 20% Travel
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with Commercial and Program Management to translate market signals, customer commitments, and quoting trends into a structured, forward-looking demand forecast.
Lead monthly demand reviews and align stakeholders on forecast assumptions, gaps to budget, and upcoming rate shifts for both OEM and Repair business segments.
Challenge commercial assumptions (win rates, ramp curves, attrition) and quantify risk/opportunity ranges.
Analyze and publish forecast performance metrics (accuracy, bias, forecast-to-ship ratio) across key customers and programs.
Provide a Voice of the Customer through delivery performance metrics (OTD, TAT, Arrears, FG Buffer Adherence) to the SIOP process.
Drive improvements in demand segmentation (e.g., MTO vs. MTS), forecast granularity, and risk ranges
Reconcile forecast to revenue targets in collaboration with Finance and Supply Chain
Build tools and dashboards to monitor forecast health, booking-to-forecast alignment, and demand risks
Support strategic planning and scenario modeling (e.g., ramp profiles, entry into service, program attrition)
Coach demand owners at the site and regional levels to follow best practices and standard review cadences
Qualification Requirements:
7+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or SIOP in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
Demonstrated success working with commercial and cross-functional teams to validate demand assumptions.
Strong fluency in analytics, forecasting tools, and ERP systems.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and influencing skills.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business or related.
APICS, IBF, or equivalent certification preferred.
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