Hartzell Propeller · 9 hours ago
DEMAND PLANNING & FORECAST ANALYST
Piqua, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHartzell Propeller LLC is a world-class engineering and manufacturing company specializing in propeller systems for the aviation industry. The Demand Planning & Forecast Analyst plays a critical role in enhancing manufacturing and supply chain performance by managing the forecasting process and ensuring alignment across various teams to maintain forecast accuracy and operational execution.
ManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Own and continuously improve the weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecast for propellers, spinners, governors, blades, and de-ice products
Ensure forecast accuracy by validating assumptions, identifying outliers, and incorporating historical trends, backlog, customer commitments, and operational constraints
Load, maintain, and validate forecast data in the forecasting system and ERP/MRP to support a feasible and executable production plan
Establish and maintain appropriate forecasting methodologies at the item and family level, including lifecycle management for new, transitioning, and obsolete products
Perform month-end forecast cycle processes, reconciliation, and uploads to ERP/MRP systems
Serve as the SIOP process owner, driving cadence, structure, and accountability across the organization
Lead monthly SIOP meetings, presenting demand outlooks, risks, opportunities, and reconciliation of forecast vs. actual shipments
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams to align demand plans with capacity, inventory, and financial targets
Ensure executive-level visibility to demand risks, constraints, and trade-offs
Lead the monthly risk meeting, proactively identifying risks to the forecast and collaborating with a cross functional team to mitigate those risks
Maintain clear documentation of risks, actions, owners, and timelines
Own safety stock policies and parameter maintenance to balance customer service level targets with inventory investment
Lead the Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory review process, partnering with a cross functional team to determine the appropriate disposition decisions on a part level basis
Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory trends and recommend corrective actions
Support and enable on-time delivery (OTD) performance through accurate demand signals and proactive communication of forecast changes
Collaborate with production planning and scheduling teams to resolve demand-driven constraints impacting delivery performance
Develop and maintain a robust suite of demand and inventory analytics, including:
Forecast accuracy metrics
Unit Forecast vs. actual shipment analysis
Inventory turns, safety stock effectiveness, and E&O trends
Production plan alignment and demand variability
Provide clear, concise narratives that translate complex data into actionable insights for leadership
Ensure item/unit level sales forecast is properly input into the forecasting software (Futurcast) and maintained for accuracy
Ensure master data integrity related to demand planning parameters
Evaluate and recommend enhancements to forecasting tools, processes, and technologies
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy, process efficiency, and cross-functional alignment
Qualification
Required
Strong analytical skills and experience in demand forecasting and planning
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and forecasting software (e.g., Futurcast)
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance
Experience in leading SIOP processes and meetings
Strong communication skills to present demand outlooks and risks to executive leadership
Ability to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
Experience in inventory management, including safety stock policies and E&O inventory review
Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy and on-time delivery performance
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Preferred
Experience in the aviation or manufacturing industry
Familiarity with lifecycle management for new, transitioning, and obsolete products
Experience with data analytics and reporting tools
Company
Hartzell Propeller
Hartzell Propeller Inc. is the global leader in advanced aircraft propeller and airplane propeller design.
Founded in 1917
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
EIN Presswire
2025-12-29
2025-10-11
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