Sr. Forecast Analyst - Global PDC

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Sr. Forecast Analyst leads global forecasting strategy and enterprise forecast performance across PDCs. The role establishes multi-year forecasting approaches, standardizes processes, governs statistical model selection and performance tracking, and drives root-cause analysis and cross-functional corrective action for forecast variance. The analyst leads complex forecasting work involving product launches, regional expansions, new model introductions, and service-part lifecycle transitions. The role develops predictive analytics and scenario-planning capabilities, oversees global safety-stock strategy, and uses data from ERP, BW, forecast systems, and external sources to support strategic inventory decisions. As a global forecasting subject-matter expert, the analyst recommends system enhancements and partners with IT on testing, configuration, and tool rollouts. The position also mentors junior analysts, leads cross-functional forums, documents enterprise standard work, supports audit-ready governance, and drives continuous improvement across global replenishment workflows. Success is measured by improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, service levels, project outcomes, process adoption, and leadership effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Business, Information Management, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in global forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analytics in a multi-country environment.
Advanced analytical and statistical modeling capability.
Proven leadership in cross-functional environments.
Ability to translate complex data insights into executive-ready narratives.
Strategic thinking and the ability to anticipate business implications of forecast changes.
Influencing skills to drive adoption of tools, processes, and methodologies across multiple global sites.

Nice To Haves

ASCM or IBF certification.
Master’s degree or MBA with a Supply Chain emphasis.

Responsibilities

Lead global forecasting strategy development, including multi-year approaches, standardized processes across PDCs, and governance for statistical model selection and performance tracking.
Own enterprise forecast performance by analyzing forecast variance and leading corrective action plans with Operations, Material Planning, Finance, and Order Administration.
Lead global forecasting projects involving product launches, regional expansion changes, new model introductions, and service-part lifecycle transitions.
Enhance predictive analytics through advanced statistical models, multivariate forecasting approaches, and scenario-planning tools.
Serve as the global subject-matter expert for forecasting systems and partner with IT on system recommendations, testing, configuration, and global rollouts.
Train and mentor junior analysts, establish best practices, and review forecast outputs for accuracy, consistency, and strategic relevance.
Lead cross-functional forums and represent GPDC in reviews with Product Line Teams, Supply Chain leadership, Operations, Finance, and regional teams.
Document global forecast processes, create training materials, and establish audit-ready governance for forecasting accuracy and inventory optimization.
Lead Kaizen events, process mapping, and waste-reduction efforts across global replenishment workflows.
Oversee global safety-stock strategy, monitor service-level performance, optimize statistical safety-stock calculations, and coordinate risk management with regional teams.
Lead analytics integrations using data from ERP, BW, forecast systems, and external sources.
Drive improvements in global forecast accuracy, inventory turns, excess and obsolete material, and item-location service levels.

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage.
Employer HSA contribution.
Dental and vision insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
401(k) with company match and contribution.
Accrued paid time off.
12 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
Employee wellness program.
Tuition assistance program.