Manager Analytics & Forecasting
Posted:
21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to theSupply Chain Manager theManager Analytics & Forecasting willleadthe development and management of supplydemandand inventory forecasts at multiple levels for raw material. This person will oversee the creation and evaluation of item-level statistical forecasts andsupportsevent-based movement of product to drive efficient purchasing execution and productive inventory
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to theSupply Chain Manager theManager Analytics & Forecasting willleadthe development and management of supplydemandand inventory forecasts at multiple levels for raw material. This person will oversee the creation and evaluation of item-level statistical forecasts andsupportsevent-based movement of product to drive efficient purchasing execution and productive inventory
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead project launchfacilitateand 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 trendsresearchesdemand drivers prepares forecast data develops statistical forecastmodelsand 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 andmaintainsthe 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
- Reviewingcoordinatingand communicating Sales and Demand Plans
- Achieving consensus with operational demand forecasts
- Providing input to volume planning
- Preparing andmaintainingrelevant reportspertaining todemand planning process
QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree
- 5 years of relevant experience developing andmaintainingan S&OP process
- 3 years of experience in a leadership rolemanaging direct reports
- Demonstratedtrack recordof accomplishments in a similar role managing supplydemandand 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
Required Experience:
Manager