Demand Specialist

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality.

We are looking for a skilled Demand Specialist to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. This is an on-site position based in Santa Maria, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth.

JOB SUMMARY

The Demand Specialist is responsible for maintaining internal forecast schedules based on customer schedules and Elevate Aircraft Seating Master Production Schedule. They will collaborate with Program Management, Planning, Purchasing, Logistics, and Accounting to complete out the process lifecycle of customer deliverables and shipments. They will be under the direction of the Planning Manager.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Manage all activities required to commit, book, and release all customer orders.
• Manage overall Production and Spares purchase orders and sales orders in ERP system.
• Ensure responsibility for all activities required to commit, book, and release all customer orders.
• Coordinate monthly demand and sales forecasting process in close collaboration with the sales teams.
• Follow up and close out spare and intercompany orders and backorder; solve out of stock issues.
• Conduct forecast maintenance with feedback from Planning Manager.
• Collaborate with Planning Manager on ERP demand alignment and take action accordingly.
• Communicate demand gaps and significant forecast changes to Planning.
• Manage and publish visual metrics, presentations, and reports for internal reporting, including project review presentations.
• Report, resolve, and escalate as needed.
• Set goals in consistency with company objectives and adapts plans to changing environments.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to team effort by achieving related results as needed.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned or requested.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience is required

Experience:

• 3+ years of direct experience
• Experience with AS9100, AS9102 and Boeing & Airbus commercial aircraft contract requirements

Skills:

• Experience with an MRP system, or ability to learn MRP system
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

Other:

• May be asked to work extended or irregular hours as required.
• Must show proof of ability to work in the United States.
• Elevate Aircraft Seating is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively, handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION:

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

• Ability to empower others to achieve results through motivation, recognition and performance feedback on a very high level

PROBLEM SOLVING:

• Develops and provides solutions to complex problems based on established precedents consistent with organization objectives
• Ability to take full responsibility for decisions & results even when all elements are not under individual direct control on a very high level

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Elevate Aircraft Seating offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. The base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, experience and take into account internal equity.

Salary Range Transparency: $90,000 - $115,000 annually

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture