Associate / Market Demand Specialist

Continental•Lakeville, IN

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Hoosier Racing Tire in Lakeville, IN is seeking a Market Demand Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for analyzing demand trends, developing sales forecasts, and providing data-driven insights to support production planning, inventory optimization, and business strategy. Working cross-functionally with multiple departments, the Market Demand Specialist helps ensure customer demand is effectively met while driving continuous process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
Working knowledge of SQL preferred
Experience with Python or R is a plus
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
Continuous improvement mindset and focus on accuracy and results
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

2+ years in demand forecasting, analytics, or related roles

Responsibilities

Analyze market demand trends, seasonality, and customer behavior to identify risks and opportunities
Develop and maintain sales forecasts to support production planning and business objectives
Perform weekly analysis of manufacturing output versus forecasted demand and recommend corrective actions
Conduct monthly inventory analysis across domestic and international warehouse locations
Evaluate inventory quality and recommend actions to balance service levels and working capital
Prepare and present monthly demand planning and performance reports
Develop, monitor, and report on key demand planning and inventory performance metrics
Maintain and improve demand planning processes, including product launches and catalog management
Drive continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting, and data management practices
Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and IT teams to support business initiatives
Provide analytical insights to support pricing strategies and commercial decision-making