Forecast Analyst

MAT Holdings, Inc

$80K — $90K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Able to process large amounts of data and influence cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with Demand Planning systems and forecasting methodologies.
  • Proficient in advanced MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, and familiar with ERP systems like SAP.
  • Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of monthly forecasts for finished goods based on various data sources.
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing to analyze product life cycles and forecasting needs.
  • Monitor forecast accuracy and report on bias metrics across products and customers.
  • Drive action plans to improve compliance with forecast targets.
  • Communicate and summarize forecast changes and performance variances.
  • Moderate and manage bi-monthly revenue calls with sales leadership.
  • Maintain statistical forecasts in IBP and analyze variances accordingly.

Benefits

  • Flexible working conditions to accommodate work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Collaborative team environment with cross-functional interaction.
  • Access to cutting-edge demand planning tools and resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This role is responsible for supporting the Manager of Demand Planning in delivering accurate and on-time demand plans for the MATI and MIND Divisions of MAT Holdings. MATI services the Home Improvement sector with various fencing and lawn & garden products. MIND is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air tools. Both division's products are sold primarily in Home Centers, Hardware, Mass Merchant, Farm, and Industrial distributor's channels. This person will support the Manager of Demand Planning through the S&OP process while working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Sourcing.

Principle Responsibilities
  • Lead in developing and maintaining monthly forecasts for all finished goods parts using order and shipment history, customer point of sale data, market intelligence, and industry trends to inform the projected demand.
  • Work with sales, marketing, and product management to understand product life cycles, demand patterns, and short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts.
  • Develop and maintain monthly forecast accuracy and forecast bias metrics by customer, product family, and SKU.
  • Ensure proactive communication and delivery of targets for forecast accuracy and bias. Drive action plans for improvement in case of non-compliant KPIs.
  • Communicate and summarize forecast changes along with monthly performance and critical variances.
  • Schedule, prepare documentation, and moderate bi-monthly revenue call with sales leadership
  • Run and maintain statistical forecasts in IBP. Analyze and articulate variances between statistical forecast, history, and customer forecast.
  • Develop, maintain, and report out weekly and monthly POS and inventory reports for key customers with sales leadership
  • Articulate and present POS, inventory levels, price points, store counts, and rate of sales observations to multiple levels within the organization


Qualifications
  • Able to process large amounts of data, influence others, drive cross-functional alignment, and communicate at various levels within the organization.
  • Experience using and interacting with Demand Planning systems.
  • Experience with forecasting methodologies, techniques, and approaches (e.g., time series, causal modeling, and ML)
  • Must be well organized, self-motivated, focused on meeting deadlines, and able to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced MS Office skills (i.e., Excel and PowerPoint) and prior ERP system experience such as SAP.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively across the organization to accomplish strategic objectives

Education/Experience:
  • Undergraduate degree in operations management, supply chain, engineering, statistics, or a related field. Certifications like Google Data Analytics or Six Sigma are also welcomed
  • 2-5 years of supply chain planning experience in S&OP, demand, and supply planning.
  • CPG and E-Commerce experience a plus.


The posted salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, experience, and qualifications.

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