Manager Analytics & Forecasting

JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the M anager Analytics & Forecasting will lead the development and management of supply, demand and inventory forecasts at multiple levels for raw material. This person will oversee the creation and evaluation of item-level statistical forecasts and supports event-based movement of product to drive efficient purchasing execution and productive inventory

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead project launch, facilitate and maintain S&OP process; developing both demand plan and supply forecast at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of the inventory planning function 
• Reviews historical sales and inventory trends, researches demand drivers, prepares forecast data, develops statistical forecast models and evaluates forecast results 
• Coordinates cross-functional activities to reconcile significant variances and refines the forecast model to reflect updated sales and origination assumptions. 
• Interacts with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Customer Service to understand forecast drivers 
• Uses and maintains the supply and demand planning software/tools/model as well as Microsoft Excel as primary forecasting system tools 
• Provides input to the Supply chain organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items and new products. 
• Closely coordinates and communicates customer action plans with supply chain organization. 
• Creating statistical forecasts 
• Reviewing, coordinating and communicating Sales and Demand Plans 
• Achieving consensus with operational demand forecasts 
• Providing input to volume planning 
• Preparing and maintaining relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Bachelor’s degree  
• 5+ years of relevant experience developing and maintaining an S&OP process 
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role managing direct reports 
• Demonstrated track record of accomplishments in a similar role managing supply, demand and inventory planning 
• Technical experience using advanced forecasting tools 
• Outstanding analytical skills 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position follows a hybrid work requirement, consisting of four (4) days onsite and one (1) day remote weekly. 
• Primarily office-based with standard working hours; may require additional hours to meet project deadlines or address urgent matters.  
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.  
• Minimal physical demands, primarily involving sitting, using a computer, and other office-related activities