Forecasting Analyst

Crossville, TN, US, 38555-5494

About the Role

The Forecast Analyst will analyze forecasting requirements and initiate appropriate forecast trend models for the Aftermarket organization. This position requires close communication with the sales team and counterparts in Materials to ensure accurate forecast models.

Responsibilities

• Analyze forecast requirements and initiate appropriate forecast trend models
• Understand the role forecast plays in the MRP process
• Export daily, weekly, and monthly reports out of SAP
• Work with sales on promotions, new customer onboarding, and customer forecast reviews
• Analyze and compile data in a professional and easy-to-read format
• Provide a monthly forecast to internal and external suppliers
• Respond to sales, customer operations, and product planning inquiries in a timely manner
• Create ad hoc reports for different business units
• Maintain and recalculate 9-cell data for ABC and safety stock analysis
• Maintain and calculate slow-moving and obsolete inventory reserve calculations
• Download data from customer portals for review of forecast and stocking positions
• Participate in the implementation of forecasting systems into other facilities
• Coordinate and review supersessions for historical value updates based on product planning recommendations
• Identify opportunities to align forecast with current market trends
• Understand how MRP codes/settings affect packaged and purchased parts
• Learn and explain how different business decisions affect various outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or data analytics
• 5+ years of demand planning/forecasting experience preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• GIB forecast software experience preferred
• Good working knowledge of material flow and inventory control
• Knowledge of ERP, MRP theories and procedures, and Lean Manufacturing preferred
• Understanding of materials requirements and inventory planning concepts
• General understanding of manufacturing activities and shop floor control
• Understanding of systems functions and transactions
• Excellent computer skills and thorough knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Power BI
• MS Access experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Capable of professionally interacting with an international customer base
• Proactive, detail-oriented, with strong organization, planning, and follow-through skills
• Committed to tasks and skilled at identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision

About the Company

Join a team of 28,000 problem solvers fostering a culture of innovation by leveraging diverse global perspectives. The company values collaboration, innovation, and growth, facing challenges head-on to uncover opportunities.