Forecasting Analyst
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
HAVIis a global privately owned company focused on innovating optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics packaging supply chain management and logistics HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974 HAVI employs more than 10000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. For more information please .
Are you looking for an opportunity to be one of the faces to our largest clients Welcome to your next role! The Forecasting Analyst will serve as a key representative to our internal and external stakeholders across Supply Chain Marketing and Business Insights.
This individual is expected to lead the creation of promotional forecasts in collaboration with internal and externalpartners andrequires the ability to fully analyze and speak to the forecasting process and output. This role is also responsible for ensuring high forecast accuracy.
This is a hybrid role based at 345 N Morgan St Chicago IL 60607. Candidates must reside in the Chicago metropolitan area. Relocation assistance is not offered at this time.
Responsibilities:
Build sales forecasts individually andassistin creation of sales forecasts by our offshore forecasting team
Analyzesales performancedata trendsquantifybusiness drivers such as price and marketing initiativesandcreate baseline models
Build and refine PowerPoint decks summarizing forecasting insights and results
Presentand defendforecaststo the customer and address customer feedback and questions
Serve as the face to the customerdevelopandmaintainstrong relationships to influence decision makingand promote HAVIs role as thought leader
Lead communication of project status and reports toappropriate internaland external partners
Manage multiple deliverables timelines and scopein order tomeet customerobjectivesand milestones
Ensure that the forecasting team is using best-in-class methods by keepingup-to-datewith industry and business trends
Leadorparticipateon special project teams
Provide recommendationsto demand planning supplyplanningand enablementteamson process improvementssolving problems andaccomplishingplanningobjectivesbased onholisticunderstanding ofcross-functionalrolesintheoverall supply planningprocess
Requirements:
Bachelors degree with emphasis on Business Statistics/Informatics Mathematics Economics Data Science Supply Chain & Logisticswith equivalent professional experience
Minimum of3yearsofdata analysis forecasting demand planning supply planningexperience
Experience in managing client relationships and expectations in a B2B settingrequired
Experience in a team environment with responsibility for end-results
Proficiencyin MS Excel(pivot tables macros) PowerPoint and Word
Experience withstatistical software packages (SASSQL R Python etc.)is a plus
Experience with Marketing/Social Media analytics is a plus
*Starting Salary is $80000-$90000 with a 5% targeted bonus
TOTAL REWARDS
Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation benefits recognition learning and development corporate culture corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components may differ by country some things remain constant:
- Our commitment to rewarding results
- Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customersand our companyssuccess
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Inclusive employee resource groups
Generous medical dental vision and other great benefits
Paid parental and medical leave programs
401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing
15 days of paid time off plus company holidays
Hybrid work model with flexibility
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
RECRUITING AGENCIES
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