Demand Forecasting Associate Consultant

ZS • South San Francisco, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Forecasting Associate Consultant works in ZS's Insights & Analytics group, partnering with clients to design and deliver solutions to business challenges. The role develops and applies advanced statistical models to help clients understand dynamic business issues and uses analytic techniques to guide client and ZS team decision-making. It involves designing custom analyses using R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic, and Excel; synthesizing and communicating results through oral and written presentations; developing client relationships and serving as a key contact on project aspects; providing project status updates; creating deliverables and implementing solutions; and helping develop problem-solving capabilities. The position also guides and mentors Associates.

The role is part of a collaborative, client-first consulting environment. ZS uses a hybrid working model that combines work from home with on-site presence at client or ZS offices for the majority of the week. Travel is required as needed for client-facing work, based on project and client needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in any discipline, with a strong academic record in quantitative and analytic coursework such as operations research, applied mathematics, management science, data science, statistics, econometrics, or engineering.
• 2–4 years of relevant post-collegiate job experience; a PhD may substitute for work experience.
• Hands-on experience with forecasting or time-series methods.
• High motivation, good work ethic, maturity, and personal initiative.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Empathy, adaptability, and emotional intelligence.
• Close attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Self-discipline in planning and organizing tasks.
• Aptitude for and enjoyment of working in teams.
• Fluency in English.
• Client-first mentality, intense work ethic, collaborative spirit, and problem-solving approach.
• Authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• An online application including a complete set of official or unofficial transcripts is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced statistical models to help clients understand dynamic business issues.
• Use analytic techniques and data to guide client and ZS team decision-making.
• Design custom analyses in R, Tableau, SAS, Visual Basic, and Excel to investigate and inform client needs.
• Synthesize and communicate results to clients and ZS teams through oral and written presentations.
• Develop client relationships and serve as a key point of contact on aspects of projects.
• Provide project status updates to clients and ZS teams.
• Create project deliverables and implement solutions.
• Advance problem-solving skills and improve ZS's capabilities.
• Guide and mentor Associates on teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package supporting health and well-being, financial future, time away, and professional development.
• Skills-building programs and custom learning pathways.
• Multiple career progression paths and internal mobility opportunities.
• Milestone training programs aligned with career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level