JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Manager 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 energetic environment, managing multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously.
- Minimal physical demands, primarily involving sitting, using a computer, and other office-related activities