Demand Forecast & Planning Operator

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL

Full time Business Area Name: Typhoon Job Type: Full time City: Dukhan Country: Qatar Postal Code: 000000Job Description The Demand Forecast & Planning (DF&P) Operator is responsible for the provision of demand forecasting, planning, and optimisation of inventory requirements and usage. Ensure the supply chain maintains appropriate levels of repairable and consumable assets to meet customer requirements. Manage, analyse, and report inventory spend against budget and forecasting forward spend projections. Responsible for maintenance and update of inventory forecasting system(s). Gathering information and analysis of data to aid demand forecasting.Core Activity: Support the development, production, and delivery of accurate inventory forecasts, using data analysis and scenario/options modelling to inform strategic decision making and determine the inventory requirements for the fleet.Support the development and delivery of the DF&P capabilities (including IT infrastructure), ensuring alignment to current and future business strategies.Support the management of inventory through planning, stock positioning, monitoring item condition, and ensuring product availability balancing service against budget.Support under supervision the ability to minimise expenditure through the exploration of all alternative sources of supply. The ability to determine the most appropriate asset solution (repair, overhaul or provide spare). The ability to provide repair scheduling tasking into repair bay facilities.Support the maintaining of forecasting parameters to include calculation methods and parts classification (ABC Analysis). The ability to enact purchase order requests with appropriate and affordable supply chain solutions through an approval process.Support the planning of components into maintenance to ensure compliance with the Operator Maintenance Programme, Mandated requirements, applicable technical instructions, and capability embodiment programmes.Ensure both internal and external customers receive the level of service expected of business KPIs; specifically, the QEAF Typhoon Fleet receives what they need on time and to the highest quality.Conduct analysis and interpretation of Supply Chain data to identify repetitive problems and inform appropriate stakeholders. Where appropriate, support the implementation of any corrective action.Mentor the QEAF staff as they join the MOB Organisation from the Qatar Technical Institute.Requirements Regulatory Framework understanding and the ability to manage this framework structure into the DF&P processes and activities.Able to build strong relationships with Customers, Part 145 Organisation(s), Order Book Management, OEMs, Suppliers, and other key stakeholders.Demonstrate a good understanding of the platform contract(s) terms of reference for those Direct and Indirect aspects related to the headline KPIs.Demonstrate operational and commercial understanding of the fleet’s performance and business key performance metrics.Able to encourage/champion a Continuous Improvement culture, and develop/enhance the underpinning management reporting systems.Able to support the implementation of an efficient and cost-effective DF&P strategy.Provide support to the DF&P team(s) on forecasting & planning related issues.Conduct analysis and interpretation of Supply Chain data to identify repetitive problems and inform appropriate stakeholders. Where appropriate, support the implementation of any corrective action.This person would be seen as competent in the field of operational supply chain activities, be able to define the processes, propose improvements, and manage those improvements into the day-to-day running of the operation.Recent experience, to a level appropriate for the role in support of Maintenance/after sales market environments.Valid Driving Licence.Institute of Supply Chain Management Level 3, NVQ3 or its equivalent is desirable but not essential.Candidates with project management background and competent Excel user skills are also welcome to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr