Program Forecast Officer

Airbus

Program Forecast Officer for Airbus Helicopters managing logistics and inventory planning for global spare parts. Utilizing statistical methods to ensure efficient supply chain management and customer satisfaction.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeMarseille • 🇫🇷 FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forecasting models and data analysis to optimize inventory and logistics flows, while effectively managing cross-functional projects and building trusted relationships within teams.

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Data AnalysisForecasting ModelsProject ManagementLogistics KnowledgeAdvanced English

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Hard Skills

Statistical MethodsDeterministic MethodsForecastingInventory ManagementLogistics Planning

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationCuriosityAnalytical ThinkingProactivity

Industry Keywords

Helicopter OperationsSupply ChainService BulletinsObsolescence ManagementS&OP Reviews

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As part of the Support & Services Directorate, the MS&L organization’s objective is to deliver all spare parts and repair solutions that enable our customers’ missions.
With average manufacturing or repair lead times of several months, anticipating needs is key to ensuring the stocks and resources required so our customers are not kept waiting.
You will join the team responsible for forecasting global customer demand for new and repaired spare parts.
You will be the Program Forecast Officer in charge of a fleet and will be responsible for forecasting all scheduled removals, potential failures and the new parts operators will need over the next five years.
You will learn to use statistical and deterministic methods, and will also manage technical events (Service Bulletins, retrofits, obsolescence, etc.) to determine the appropriate forecast level.
The forecasts you produce will be used to size inventories and logistics flows to meet our parts availability commitments.
Define workload plans for internal production and repair workshops, as well as for our suppliers and external repair partners.
Participate in cross-functional projects.
Prepare quarterly S&OP reviews to enable top management to make strategic decisions for the next five years.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong data analysis and synthesis skills
Knowledge of forecasting models or a foundation in statistics and probability
Interest in helicopter operations and maintenance
Basic knowledge of logistics and supply chain
Project management skills
Advanced English (transnational FR/DE team + collaboration with subsidiaries outside Europe)
Rigorous, reliable and well organized
Curious and analytical
Agile and proactive with a strong sense of initiative
Comfortable communicating, able to build trusted relationships and work effectively in a team

Benefits

Comp & perks

A dynamic Works Council (CSE) offering numerous benefits (company cafeteria, childcare center, employee associations and sports complex, travel allowances, etc.)
Transportation conveniences: use our company shuttles or receive reimbursement for your annual public transport pass.
Health coverage
Retirement plan
Strong support for work–life balance (parental support, flexible arrangements)