Parts Planning and Demand Forecasting Analyst - Dorval, Canada - Top Aces Inc.

Top Aces Inc.

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Dorval, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Top Aces is a privately owned, Montreal-based global leader in aerospace and defence founded in 2000 by three former Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 fighter pilots.

We provide advanced adversary (Red Air), air-defense and Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) training services to allied forces around the globe, including Canada, Germany and the USA.

Top Aces is changing the face of air combat training with our innovative technology, highly experienced team and an unparalleled safety record of more than operational training hours flown in support of our customers worldwide.

Our dynamic team contributes to delivering on our purpose of training the next generation of combat leaders by living our values of Service, Integrity, Excellence, and Together every day

Join our team

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Analyst will report to the Director, COE Demand Planning, their responsibilities are as follows:

Review and analyze parts usage from HWO, CWOs, and LWOs:
Regularly analyze parts usage data from Heavy Work Orders (HWOs), Component Work Orders (CWOs), and Line Work Orders (LWOs).
Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in parts consumption, ensuring accurate push/hold parts demand signals are passed on to the Supply Chain team
Provide proactive feedback and recommendations to the supply chain team regarding minimum and maximum inventory levels based on usage analysis.
Generate and maintain the Annual Parts Demand Model:
Utilize statistical forecasting methods, including the Poisson process and other relevant techniques, to predict parts demand based on flight hours for the A4, Alpha Jet, Learjet, and future fleet types.
Continuously update and refine the demand model to ensure accuracy by maintaining annual flight hour forecasts provided by program managers and/or business unit owners
Provide analysis for the Quarterly Min/Max and Parts Demand Meeting:
Prepare comprehensive analysis reports for the Quarterly Min/Max and Parts Demand Meeting.
Present findings, insights, and recommendations based on historical data, forecasting models, and usage analysis.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to develop inventory strategies, optimize stocking levels, and improve overall parts management efficiency.
Track and maintain accuracy of part's MTBFs:
Collaborate with the reliability analyst to monitor and validate the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBFs) for various parts and components.
Identify and investigate any abnormal parts usage patterns, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
Coordinate with Parts Planners, Fleet Managers, and AMO:
Collaborate with Parts Planners, Fleet Managers, and the Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO) to standardize planned materials.
Facilitate the kitting process for repeatable tasks within Operations or internal repair stations, ensuring efficient and consistent material planning in RAMCO
Assist in documenting Processes and Work Instructions in the Top Aces Management System (TAMS)

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering;
Minimum of 15 years of work experience (aviation, OEM or production environment background and asset).
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of C++, VBA or Python programming language.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of PowerBI, PowerAutomate, SharePoint and MS Office
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of prompt engineering using Generative Pre-Trained Transformers (GPT) (example: ChatGPT)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and French, to effectively communicate with internal and external customers located across Canada as well as Internationally.
Demonstrates and has an ability to perform all work in support of our Corporate Values of Excellence, Service, Integrity and Together

Security Clearance Requirements/ CGP / ITAR:
Position requires the ability to obtain a positive security assessment with Controlled Goods Program

By joining Top Aces, you will find:

A work environment in which service, integrity, excellence and teamwork are highly valued;
Opportunities for development and growth;
Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level;
A flexible schedule;
Attractive benefit plan.

Come share your passion with us Here, you'll be encouraged, empowered, and challenged to be your best self.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Top Aces, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability or age.

The masculine form may be used in this job description solely for ease of reading but refers to men, women and gender diversity.