Forecast Analyst analyzes inventory levels, production speed, and product demand to determine the amount of finished product that will be produced. Determines the best metrics to use to provide the most accurate representation of the forecast. Being a Forecast Analyst works with other departments within the organization to determine optimal inventory levels. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Forecast Analyst typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Forecast Analyst occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Forecast Analyst typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30 offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence. Collabera offers a full range of benefits to its employees including paid vacations, holidays, personal days, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
• Monitors and analyzes demand to establish and maintain the aggregate forecast for specific factories to ensure customer support objectives of percent fill and inventory objectives of turn and assets employed are met.
• Processes and works closely with assigned factories on Product Delivery Process (PDP) to ensure new parts are adopted and forecasted correctly.
• Requires analysis of past usage trends and some product knowledge.
• Reviews and provides input for stocking criteria decisions on new parts for depots and other service locations.
• Recommends/communicates a delay start of sales on a machine when customer service objective for new parts to support PDP program are not at agreed to levels prior to launch.
• Maintains accurate and timely parts schedules for factories and suppliers to enable customer service support metrics are achieved.
• Identifies and alerts when demand trends exceed parameters to order material to meet future, anticipated needs.
• Works closely with Parts Marketing on Parts Promotions.
• Provides feedback and analysis on demand trends.
• Participates in Parts Promotion activities such as Expo and Parts Promotional Meetings.
• Data Analysis/Inventory Management/Forecasting
• Strong Excel, must be on resume
• Experience working with multi-functional teams.
• Hours of Work are typically 7am-3/3.30pm but can be flexible
To know more about this role kindly contact Jeff Demaala at 973-606-3249.