Aftermarket Spares Forecaster

Supply Chain Gainesville, Texas, United States

Safran Seats Supply chain Gainesville, Texas, United States Permanent Full-time Bachelor's Degree More than 5 years Administrative staff Based on market data. ITAR Controlled position

Job Description

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) A) Deploy Aftermarket Stock Plan an forecast Strategy for SUS Execute and adapt the overall aftermarket stock plan strategy within the SUS perimeter, ensuring alignment with company objectives and market/customer demands. B) Customize our Forecasting Tools and KPIs Adapt and refine demand forecasting tools and key performance indicators to meet the specific requirements and operational particularities of the SUS domain. C) Participate to Local Optimization of forecast and Processes Analyze historical sales data at the part number level to generate accurate forecasts, enabling anticipation of customer orders and proactive inventory availability D) Customer inputs Analysis ("Customer Listening") Collaborate closely with the program team and customers to gain a deeper understanding of customer needs and expectations, integrating this feedback into the demand forecasting process. E) Life Cycles and Items evolution tracking Work with the aftermarket product support engineering team to define technical forecasts based on program developments, technical modifications, and product lifecycle stages. F) Forecast Consolidation and ERP Integration Consolidate forecasts from multiple sources (historical sales, customer listening, technical analysis) by part number, quantity, and required dates, and ensure accurate loading into the ERP system. G) Supply Capacity Alignment Coordinate with Supply Chain teams to assess and confirm supply chain capacity and capability to meet forecasted demand. H) Aggregate Demand Analysis Calculate forecasts by commodity group to provide a comprehensive view, complementing part-level forecasts. I) Forecast Performance Measurement Measure and monitor the accuracy, coverage, and stability of demand forecasts, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative metrics. J) Customer Satisfaction: Assess the impact of forecast accuracy on customer on-time delivery and overall satisfaction. K) Inventory Management: Monitor consequences of demand planning on inventory, including assessing residual stock and related costs. L) Participation to S&OP and Demand Processes Actively participate in local Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes to synchronize demand plans with broader business objectives. M) Cross-functional Collaboration Engage with all aftermarket teams (sales, program management, planning, engineering, front and back office, marketing) to continuously improve the quality and reliability of demand forecasts. N) Other Duties as Assigned.

Job Requirements

Qualification Requirements A. Education & Qualification- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain related field or a minimum of 6 years in Supply Chain/Demand Management. B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge- Additionally, 6 years' experience in Supply Chain / Demand management English fluent ERP M3 or similar Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) BI Basic Knowledge (Hyperion/Birst) C. Professional Skills- Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment. Ability to read and review written communication. Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English. D. Behavioral Skills (Based on this list, please describe the skills which are essential, necessary and useful to perform well in the job) i.e.: Customer satisfaction oriented Logistics knowledge Problem Solving/Analytical mind Communication proficiency Ability to work independently as well as within a team Flexible Strong work ethic and self-motivated E. Desirable Aspects- APQP, D&PFMEA, Control Plan, etc. CATIA V.5 Travel- International and/or Domestic travel required; Less than 5%.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

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2000 Weber Dr TX 76240 Gainesville Texas United States