Aerospace Demand Analyst

PPG • Atlanta, GA

4d • $75,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As the Demand Analyst , you will play a critical role in delivering accurate demand forecasts and supporting key business processes that enable PPG’s growth strategy. This position contributes to PPG’s Blue Sky strategy by supporting key market segments through customer demand forecasting. You will also support the monthly estimating process, monitor daily order patterns, collaborate with commercial teams to ensure alignment with forecast expectations, and support network inventory replenishment strategies. This hybrid role is open to candidates working out of any of our Application Support Centers (Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Atlanta) and reports to the Demand Manager.

Requirements

• Only US Citizens, Green card holders, political asylees, or refugees are eligible to apply
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or another analytical discipline preferred
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Proficiency with QAD or other ERP systems and strong Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for facilitating discussions and presenting data-driven recommendations.
• Ability to travel up to 15% as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with QAD or other ERP systems and strong Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools such as PowerBI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly forecast maintenance in forecasting demand module and coordinate with commercial teams to ensure the most realistic demand forecast.
• Monitor incoming orders daily to ensure alignment with forecast expectations, work with Customer Service and Sales on significant deviations.
• Track and report accuracy metrics for the demand management process; analyze assumptions used to develop demand plans.
• Analyze customer sales trends to identify opportunities and mitigate risk; perform ad-hoc analysis to support demand management.
• Support the monthly estimating process and ensure timely, data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Support the monthly S&OP process by providing timely demand data and contributing to demand review meeting discussions.
• Work cross-functionally with site planning teams to drive demand optimization in support of customer service.
• Support inventory optimization and replenishment strategies by providing bulk inventory projections based on forecasts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees