Demand Planning Analyst (Chicago, IL, US)

Demand Planning Analyst
ROLE DESCRIPTION
As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will collaborate with Regional VP's, Product VP's and Engineering teams to make sure equipment and resources are available to meet installation and maintenance needs for all customers in the EMEA, APAC region and specializing in servicing Airbus OEM in Hamburg. Our goal is to make sure that SES Inflight is installed on as many aircraft as possible and our team is the bridge to translating sales commitments and product upgrades into solid purchasing and delivery plans through the S&OP process. This activity drives our success and directly impacts revenue generation and cost control. Without a highly functioning demand plan, we will fail to service our customers and meet our financial goals.
You will also work closely with our Amsterdam facility to manage their master production scheduling to prepare a production & shipping schedule, prioritizing planned and unplanned demand, and repairable units by reviewing material availability and capacity.
SES Inflight is growing rapidly and it is a critical time for our Supply Chain teams to continue to develop world class processes with world class talent. Each role comes with the opportunity to have a direct impact on how this work is completed. The right candidate will be someone that loves to take ownership and accountability for their goals, works independently, and is not afraid to push through to solve tough problems. The people making great things happen today are passionate about SESs success and we can't wait to add more committed team members.
As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will be responsible to :
Collaborate with Regional Vice Presidents to create a single version of the truth for planned installation & upgrades demand schedules, and other sales activities to drive core business decisions through S&OP process.
Lead cross functional IPTs with accounts, program management and operational teams to provide program health for Airline Fleet specific parts based on product life cycle planning and engineering certification schedules. This includes identifying risks and opportunities for purchasing and LRU planning, as well as coordination of new purchases to ensure PO coverage is available for demand for 12 months.
Collaborate with our OEM customers shipments to efficiently supply equipment to global assembly lines under strict regulations, as well as harmonizing essential spares planning in multiple locations.
Coordinate with procurement & purchasing to ensure that timing of receipts meets the demand schedule and that receipts are adjusted where needed.
Own MPS for Amsterdam facility and functions as the focal point to prepare a production & shipping schedule, prioritizing for planned and unplanned demand, and repairable units by reviewing material availability and capacity.
Provide continual improvement of the planning, reporting, and communication processes including publishing weekly Itasca and Amsterdam metrics for Forecast, Quality, RMAs and production.
Continually reviews processes and systems to identify opportunities to minimize wasteful spending and optimize our resources.
Work with accounting team to ensure completeness of the monthly financial statements and variance explanations.
YOUR PROFILE
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2-5 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, buying, or financial analysis.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Navision) and ability to train others.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience in regulated environments with complex configurations.
Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel; familiarity with demand-driven planning.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and quality.
Excellent communication and customer service skills for high-visibility stakeholders.
Self-motivated, collaborative team player with strategic thinking and adaptability in dynamic supply chains.
THE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES OUTLINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY EVOLVE OVER TIME AND BE REVIEWED ACCORDING TO BUSINESS NEEDS.
SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.
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