Forecaster

Job description

Siemens AGT are recruiting a Parts Forecaster based in our office in Warwick.

Using statistical tools and techniques, the Parts Forecaster is responsible for generating demand forecasts and demand uncertainty stock targets to support ongoing customer demands. The Parts Forecaster will monitor and analyse demand and produce and act on forecast variance analysis to make optimum use of available resource in order to achieve Service Level targets. This process will need the skills to analyse part demand history and market intelligence to produce accurate long and short term material forecasts.

Whilst the role will focus primarily on developing long and medium parts forecasts, there is a requirement for the Parts Forecaster to perform data analysis and produce information that will drive business decision making. The role will also encompass inventory management and control for the portfolio of parts under the Parts Forecaster’s control.

Over the past few years,our aero-derivative gas turbine businesshas successfully grown to be a £1 billion per annum global business by focusing on the supply and support of aero-derivative gas turbine packages and equipment to the global oil & gas and power generation markets. The business has supplied over 4,000 gas turbines to customers in over 80 countries accumulating over 200 million hours of operating experience. It is our vision to be the customers' first choice for distributed power generation and compression systems solutions.

What are my responsibilities?

· Analyse all demand components using appropriate techniques and tools and produce macro part forecasts through automatic and manual methods.
· Meet targets for forecast accuracy, bias and provisioning performance.
· Meet inventory objectives for control, reduction, stock turns etc.
· To provide statistical analysis and insight on forecasting matters.

What do I need to qualify for this job?

· Advanced Excel data manipulation and analysis skills.
· Strong computer literacy is essential, particularly across all Microsoft Office packages.
· Highly numerate..
· The ability to explain complex concepts and problems in simple terms and communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
· Ability to demonstrate conceptual, innovative thinking in forecasting methods and techniques.
· Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
· Ability to develop strong internal relationships and interact at all levels.
· Ability to create reports with high visual impact.
· Self-motivated, flexible and responsive to business needs and changes in priorities and deadlines.

Siemens has been at the forefront of engineering innovation for over 160 years. Its businesses in Aberdeen Lincoln, and Warwick (SITL & ICTL) are world renowned for the research, development, manufacture and lifetime support of industrial gas turbines to the global oil and gas and power generation industries. Our expertise is constantly evolving and our business keeps growing. As part of this, we rely on the innovation and creative thinking from our employees.

This role forms part of the Siemens Energy Sector and is the world’s leading supplier of products, services and solutions for power generation. Its extensive portfolio comprises of highly efficient technologies for thermal power plants, renewables, power transmission and for the extraction, processing and transport of oil and gas.

We provide innovative solutions to help tackle the UKs major challenges, across key sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure and cities and healthcare. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 12 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

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How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.
If you are appointed in to this role you will receive Siemens PLC terms, conditions and benefits.