Forecasting Analyst – Supply Chain Planning
Core
Create and maintain statistical-driven forecasts for product portfolios using AI and E2Open systems, ensuring forecast acceptance and accuracy across the full horizon.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Forecasting Analyst
Builds
Statistical forecasts and demand plans for FMCG/CPG products
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Supply Chain Planning
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Statistical forecasting, Demand planning, S&OP, Data cleaning, Model selection, KPI analysis, New product launch forecasting, ERP/APS usage, Lean/Six Sigma, Python/R/SAAS tools
Preferred skills
Machine learning algorithms, Demand sensing, E2Open/RapidResponse, Root cause analysis
Technologies
E2Open, RapidResponse, R, Python, SAAS
Responsibilities
Review system-generated statistical forecasts and resolve exceptions; Clean data or establish feedback loops for data quality; Create statistical forecasts selecting optimal models per product; Manually enhance forecasts to account for non-modeled factors; Research demand drivers and align with Market Collaboration Leads; Monitor and report on KPIs (accuracy, bias, MAPE) and provide improvement recommendations; Educate business users on forecast outputs and collect feedback; Analyze new product developments and assess cannibalization impacts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC