**Title:** Sr. Inventory Analyst **Location:** United States-Illinois-Wood Dale **Job Number:** 15716 **SUMMARY:** Support and leads the inventory management programs and will carry out a variety of tasks and functions in support of the customer. Responsible for forecasting and planning needs to maintain proper inventory levels, inventory mix, and to oversee the overall efficiency of the program for both rotable and expendable parts. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Create and implement detailed data collection plans to acquire all necessary data elements to create statisticalinventory forecast for rotable and expendable components. + Analyze and interpret complex customer data to ensure optimal and accurate forecasts. + Ensure Inventory Analysts are proficient with proprietary forecasting software.Facilitate statistical forecasting, inventory management, replenishment planning, and purchase order management forexisting programs and new business development. + Develop and maintain forecast model for high dollar, high demand items based on expected and actual demand rates, workscope, and scrap rates. + Produce periodic optimized forecasts, which combine the statistical and logical forecast model into an overall forecastmeeting contractual requirements. + All other duties as assigned. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:** + Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight yearsrelated experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. + PC Literate (Word, Excel, Access) + Competent with relational databases, complex spreadsheets, and statistical software packages **PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:** The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. + The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. + Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. 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. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please click “Apply Online” at the bottom of this page. \#LI-MA1 AAR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.