Job Description
The purpose of the role is to prepare and communicate accurate forecast information, used in all areas of the business, to facilitate business and operational planning for Short-term, Medium-term and Long-term outlooks.
Responsibilities
* Manage the Dublin Airport traffic forecasting:
* Short-Term – current year forecasting and analysis
* Medium-Term – budget and schedule creation
* Long-Term passenger forecasting – creating traffic and flight schedules supporting pricing determination and the infrastructure investment plans of Dublin Airport
* Monitor, analyse and interpret the forecasts' performance versus actual passengers, ensuring any significant discrepancies are understood and action taken to avoid reoccurrence in a timely and effective manner
* Drive the continuous improvement of our in-house short-term forecasting model which uses the latest data tools (Machine Learning in R) to produce faster, more efficient and accurate forecasts
* Monitor and apply the underlying drivers of demand, from both industry and a macroeconomic perspective. This includes working with the relevant teams (e.g. Airport Security, IT, Operations, daai, ARI and Finance) to understand customer behaviour/habits and booking patterns
* Manage the external stakeholder engagement for any ad-hoc demand forecasting and aviation industry related studies
* Implement new technology and business intelligence tools to gain competitive insights and ensure the most efficient production of reports/analysis
* Work with the analysts across daa to help develop and communicate new procedures to improve the quality and scope of data use in the airport. Championing the use of analytics to meet the continuously changing needs of the business, working closely with our data science team.
* Work with Daa International, supporting their tenders and business with analysis and developing forecasts and scenario modelling to give actionable insight to the team.
* Keep up to date on relevant developments and best practices in the analytical and forecasting area and bring these into our processes to deliver year on year business improvements.
* Provide guidance and analytical support to members of larger Planning team, helping them develop their skill set and promote a data-driven culture
Qualifications
Experience
* 5+ years in analytical/forecasting role
* Experience in the following is a strong advantage:
* Working knowledge of SQL, R and/or Python.
* Expert in using Microsoft Office applications, e.g. advanced formulas and macros
* Knowledge and experience of BI visualization and reporting tools e.g. TARGIT, Tableau.
* Keen interest in aviation industry, its interconnections and challenge
* Extensive experience in managing key business and stakeholder relationships to deliver optimal outcomes
Skills
* Self-starter with proven ability to meet targets and deadlines while maintaining focus on vision and purpose of work outputs, not just activities
* Ability to manage diverse work-streams, prioritise effectively and work to shifting deadlines
* Proven organisational skills with project management knowledge and ability
* Analytical mind-set with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
* Confident communicator (verbal and written) with a proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
* Must possess leadership skills that allow successful candidate to command attention and achieve credibility in a short period of time
* Capable of identifying and resolving potential problems before they arise
* Ability to create a professional, open and inclusive team environment
Education & Qualifications
Degree/Diploma/Certification in aviation, data analytics or related fields.
daa is an equal opportunities employer committed to celebrating diversity & inclusion and recognising the value that difference can bring, both for our business and for our people. We encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experience. We ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all and offer reasonable accommodations to applicants at all stages of the selection process
We're an airport industry leader with operations in four continents and over 3000 employees working together to ensure we deliver the best services for all our customers globally. We are a fast paced, energetic and diverse company. Offering careers that range from IT, Finance, Technical, Airport Operations to frontline security and customer focused roles and many more. Whether you are starting your career or looking for your next move, we have lots of great opportunities to choose from.
Group functions play a vital role in providing expertise and services to the daa group to support the delivery of the company's strategic goals. Within Group we employ many talented professionals in areas such as Finance, IT, Sustainability, Legal, Compliance, HR, Procurement, Internal Audit, Strategy, Security etc.
Working at Group level provides our people with a unique opportunity to gain an understanding of the wider organisation. Delivering projects and services that require working with multiple stakeholders across the organisation and externally is challenging but also hugely rewarding.