Senior Program Demand Specialist

Location: Irvine, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Senior Program Demand Specialist

Irvine, CA

Position Summary

Thales is looking for an Senior Program Demand Specialist who is responsible for moderate to complex program management activities and coordinates the development and execution of various project tasks that support commitments involving airline customers & aircraft manufactures. This role drives complex continuous development projects i.e OEM  on time delivery, drop ship process etc.  

In this position, you shall be familiar with various WBS, PBS, and BOM structuring methodologies and how they impact MRP scheduling systems; and is able to perform the “Essential Duties and Responsibilities” listed below autonomously.

Key Areas of Responsibility

•  Functions as the single Point of Contact for their respective customer programs & associated work stream. Develops and maintains the customer project’s revenue/billing plan, COGS forecast, and project’s ship-set delivery information. Develops and maintains the project’s Program file/portfolio and manages it throughout the project’s duration. Coordinates and monitors the release of drawings and technical documentation, and the timely sourcing and costing of materials necessary to meet project deliverables.
• Coordinates and monitors project deliverable activities to ensure completion per contractual commitments. Timely entry and the accuracy of the hardware demand in to the Thales ERP system (SAP). Monitor and resolve rescheduling errors and inconsistencies. Ensures that all project deliverables are driving requirements correctly on a consistent and on-going basis.
• Executing in a timely manner the receipt and entry of Customer Purchase Orders (PO’s) to meet planned Customer On-Dock Dates (CODD’s) including the timely resolution of any PO discrepancies. Recommends, implements, and monitors data collection & validation best practices to ensure data integrity & continuity. Accountable for complex continuous development project delivery.
• Proposes and implements solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy based on industry trends and demand patterns. Drives process/procedural automation to create synergies and improved operational efficiencies.
• Supports various process improvement & Tiger Team initiatives as well as provides audit support. Create/maintain KPI for Demand Plan data integrity and related reports/presentations (e.g., Ship To Loc, Kit Number, AC Type, Transit Days, etc.).
• Support Demand Director and Demand Manager in recurring delivery readiness status meetings to reduce supply vs demand gap. Collaborate with the scheduling team to ensure both material and labor constraints are understood, and production is manufacturing to correct priority. Provide training and mentorship to junior team members to build on demand planning capabilities within the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 8+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. 
• Understand the mechanics of a global supply chain and the correlations between demand, inventory, procurement activities and cash flow. Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, proposals, contracts, technical specifications, drawings, procedures, quality and regulatory requirements, and financial reports.
• Analyze financial variances between actual billings, forecast revenue and target EAC (Estimated at completions) and make adjustments accordingly without direction from PM. Understand how to account for COGS and process commercial rebates, discounts & credits to ensure alignment with project P&L. Understand scope, schedule & risk management and support Program Managers in the preparation of program and financial reviews with upper management.
• Solid capability of project management with proven ability and skills to track and report project performance on scope, technical details, schedules, and financials.
• Ability to develop project plan, quality control goals as well as lessons learning opportunities. High proficiency of Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, MS Teams, etc. Visio, MS Project/Primavera (is a plus).

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core Business Hours, Monday-Friday, 9/80 work week eligible.  May be required to work outside the core business hours.
• Physical Environment: Typical office environment
• Travel: Ability to travel domestically (less than 10%)

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

What We Offer

The anticipated TTC range for this role is $139,874.00 – 232,860.63 USD Annual. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Elective Health and Dental plans. 
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period. 
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 
• Company provided Life Insurance.

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

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