Sr. Planning Analyst
Wood Dale, IL

Job Description

AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value. At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.

Job Title: Senior Planning Analyst

Location: 1100 North Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191

Duties: Develop and maintain inventory planning models using GAINS inventory optimization system. Assess risk and develop risk mitigation strategies associated with demand and material cost changes. Create business intelligence platform for reporting on real-time customer metrics and program health, ensuring timely customer payments. Create scripts and applications to automate and streamline the daily purchasing process.

Education Experience Requirements:

* Bachelor's in engineering, mathematics, or analytics and one (1) year of experience as a planning analyst



Special Skills:

* Must have work experience in each of the following:
* Writing queries using SQL
* Probability and statistics
* Database system design and analysis, including SQL Server 2008;
* Designing business intelligence platform using OBI (Oracle Business Intelligence)
* Analytics programming language such as R
* GAINS inventory optimization system for demand forecasting and planning.



We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as, opportunities for professional development and growth. Our newly remodeled Wood Dale office also has an on-site cafeteria and fitness center.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through the career section on www.aarcorp.com; job code [9859]