Sr. Forecast Analyst - Global PDC
About The Position
The Sr. Forecast Analyst - Global PDC leads global forecasting strategy and performance across PDCs. The role establishes multi-year forecasting approaches, standardizes processes, governs statistical model selection and performance tracking, and drives analysis and corrective action for forecast variance. It leads complex forecasting projects, develops predictive analytics and scenario-planning capabilities, oversees global safety-stock strategy, and serves as the global subject matter expert for forecasting systems. The analyst also provides mentorship, leads cross-functional forums, documents standard work and governance, and drives continuous improvement across global replenishment workflows. Success is measured through improvements in global forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, service-level performance, cross-functional project execution, process standardization, leadership effectiveness, and adoption of tools and processes. The role requires advanced analytical and statistical modeling skills, strategic thinking, the ability to communicate complex insights to executives, and influence across global sites.
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 ability to anticipate business implications of forecast changes and design solutions.
- 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 forecasting approaches, standardized processes across PDCs, and governance for statistical model selection and performance tracking.
- Own enterprise forecast performance by analyzing forecast variance and leading cross-functional corrective action plans involving 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.
- Develop advanced statistical models, multivariate forecasting approaches, and scenario-planning tools to support strategic inventory decisions.
- Serve as the global subject matter expert for forecasting systems; recommend enhancements in SAP, BW, and statistical tools, and partner with IT on 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 global regional teams.
- Develop and document enterprise standard work, global forecasting processes, training materials, and 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, forecasting systems, and external sources.
- Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, service-level performance, project execution, process standardization, mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and adoption of forecasting tools and processes.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
