Senior Global Demand Analyst

Hackensack Meridian Health•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Global Demand Analyst helps shape HMH’s strategic direction by developing and refining advanced sales forecasting models. The role synthesizes data from sales, market trends, product performance, channel dynamics, and customer behavior to produce a comprehensive 24-month rolling forecast and inform regional strategic sales plans. The analyst uses advanced analytics, manages demand assumptions, and builds business models to deliver accurate, actionable forecasts. Working cross-functionally, the position aligns forecasts with operational plans and identifies insights that can improve sales performance and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 9 years of relevant experience.
At least 5 years of relevant professional-level experience.
Experience in business planning, demand forecasting, supply chain management, or related functions; experience in a global or multi-regional environment is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, including the ability to influence and collaborate across cross-functional teams and organizational levels.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize in dynamic environments.
Advanced analytical capabilities, including expertise in data analysis, data management, and data visualization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, including the ability to create impactful reports and presentations.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and enterprise planning software.
Adaptability to changing market conditions and a data-driven approach to identifying and implementing solutions.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, now or in the future, without employer sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

Experience in business planning, demand forecasting, supply chain management, or related functions within a global or multi-regional environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance the 24-month rolling forecast, tracking and reporting significant changes in sales projections using CRM tools.
Facilitate monthly cross-functional demand review meetings to assess forecast accuracy, identify gaps, and realign plans as needed.
Generate detailed order-booking demand forecasts across multiple aggregation levels and time horizons to support operational planning.
Analyze historical sales trends and demand drivers; prepare forecast datasets, build statistical models, assess forecast performance, and recommend and implement ways to improve forecast precision.
Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to inform inventory strategies for current products, new launches, and end-of-life items.
Provide analytical support to the Commercial Sales Team for the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, including generating reports and developing presentations.
Monitor industry trends, the competitive landscape, and market conditions, and incorporate relevant insights into forecasting and planning.
Define and track demand-planning and forecast-accuracy KPIs, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify risks and opportunities related to demand variability and partner with stakeholders on proactive mitigation strategies.
Deliver ad-hoc reporting and analysis to address evolving business needs and support strategic decision-making.