Demand Analyst

Job Overview

The Forecast Analyst will oversee the management of the production forecast for multiple Business Units within HUS. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing historical bookings/usage, evaluating outliers, and working with Business Unit leadership to develop the forecast used to drive production and procurement activities. This position will work closely with Marketing, Materials Leadership, and Inventory Optimization to drive improvements in forecast accuracy.

A Day In The Life

• Generate accurate and timely part specific forecasts in support of Business Units sales and inventory objectives.
• Perform forecast reviews integrating historical data, customer supplied forecasts, and statistical analysis.
• Conduct statistical demand analysis.
• Utilize appropriate forecast modeling to capitalize on current trends.
• Monitor demand forecasts and ensure accurate reporting and analysis of data.
• Measure forecast accuracy and drive improvement.
• Develop and measure key performance indicators to track and evaluate forecast performance.
• Participate in Business Unit PSI meetings to enable demand-supply balancing analysis. Gather and communicate forecast information on new products and customers. Review past and future production rates and inventory values.
• Lead forecast outlier reviews with Business Unit Materials and Marketing teams.
• Facilitate forecast reviews with Business Unit teams to optimize forecast accuracy.
• Perform reviews and assist with Master Data management, such as ABC velocity reviews, MTO/MTS decisions, etc.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning or other role performing large amounts of statistical analysis.
• 5+ years of related supply chain experience, hands on production planning, inventory management, forecasting, production control, finance with demonstrated ability in analytics
• ERP system experience with a preference for SAP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work both independently and effectively across teams and persuade/influence others.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and achieve effective results.
• Skilled knowledge of MS Office Programs.
• APICS Certification is desirable