Forecasting Analyst

Dana Incorporated•Crossville, TN

About The Position

The Forecast Analyst will be responsible for analyzing forecasting requirements and initiating appropriate forecast trend models for the Aftermarket organization. This position will require close communication with our sales team and your counterparts in Materials to ensure the highest level of success in preparing accurate forecast models.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in business, computer science, or data analytics
Must have excellent computer skills and thorough knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Power BI
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and must be capable of professionally interacting with an international customer base
Must be proactive, detail oriented and have excellent organization, planning and follow-through skills.
Committed to tasks and skilled at identifying and solving a variety of problems of broad scope and complexity with little to no supervision

Nice To Haves

+5 years 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
Knowledge of concepts and application of materials requirements and inventory planning
General understanding of manufacturing activities and shop floor control
Understanding of systems functions and transactions
MS Access experience preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze forecast requirements and initiate appropriate forecast trend models
Understanding of the role forecast plays in the MRP process
Export daily, weekly, and monthly reports out of SAP
Work with sales on promotions, new customer on boarding, 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 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
Working knowledge of MRP codes / settings affect how MRP effects packaged and purchased parts
Must be able to learn and explain how different business decisions will affect the various outcomes