Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Demand Analyst at our Lynnwood, WA location.

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!   

Job Summary:

The Sr. Demand Analyst is a professional position responsible for developing and maintaining accurate sales plans, forecasts and detail demand plans for end-items, subassemblies, and component parts. The position is responsible for leading and facilitating the demand review process and performing forecasting activities on a regular basis. This position carries direct responsibility for performing relatively complex assignments that affect business operations to a moderate degree. 

Essential Functions:

• Administer and monitor monthly Demand Review process for assigned market segments.
• Administer assigned market segment pre-demand reviews in a highly proficient manner.
• Supply aggregated sales forecast input to the Crane Aerospace Sales Forecast/SIOP processes.
• Track and explain forecast anomalies.
• Incorporate industry sources and demand patterns to maintain effective forecast models.
• Develop and improve forecasting/demand management tools and processes.
• Participate as a team member in the annual sales plan process to create an Operations Sales Plan than can be achieved or exceeded.
• Support the development of market outlooks and assumptions, aircraft build rate projections (i.e., rollouts), market analyses, etc.
• Perform work with intermittent direction.
• Interface productively and professionally with internal personnel
• Support department goals and be a strong team player.
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: Over 5 years’ experience in forecasting/demand planning field.  Experience in participating on continuous improvement initiatives.  Leads demand activities as needed.
• Knowledge: General understanding and application of industry principles, concepts, practices, and standards of the forecasting/demand planning field.
• Skills/Abilities: Working knowledge of Statistical Forecasting Software.  Intermediate to advanced experience using Microsoft Office Suite.  Strong written and verbal communication skills.  Demonstrated experience developing and implementing solutions for a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.  Ability to work in a changing environment.
• Education/Certification: BS degree in business or technical field or equivalent experience (equivalent experience requires 2 years applicable experience for each year of required education
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle Fusion Cloud
• Business Visualization Tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Data Query Language Knowledge (e.g., SQL, Power Query, Access)

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail.
• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Standing: 10% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 90% *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Mental/Visual:  use of computer
• Workspace (line, cube, etc): cubicle/desk

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $103,366 to $128,723. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental or life insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
• Flexible work schedule: This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.