Senior Specialist I, Demand Forecasting

Job's mission

As a Senior Specialist I, Demand Forecasting, you will play a key role in strengthening demand forecasting capabilities across our global manufacturing network. You will develop reliable mid- to long-term forecasts, establish consistent forecasting practices and turn complex data into actionable insights that enable effective operational and supply planning.

Working closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT and other cross-functional stakeholders, you will drive improvements in forecasting processes, systems and methodologies while supporting greater consistency and effectiveness across our manufacturing sites.

What you will be working on

• Develop and maintain operational demand forecasts across multiple levels of aggregation, covering a rolling horizon of more than 18 months.
• Analyze historical demand and sales trends, develop statistical forecasts and evaluate forecast performance to continuously improve forecast quality.
• Establish and enhance forecasting processes, governance and controls to support consistent and effective planning.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of forecasting practices across manufacturing sites.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to enhance ERP solutions supporting forecasting and planning activities.
• Analyze multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs), customer requirements and product configurations to support the development of planning BOMs.
• Develop and maintain forecasting KPIs and dashboards, translating data into meaningful insights to support business decisions.
• Identify, share and implement forecasting best practices across manufacturing sites.
• Support Risk Buy and over-planning activities through robust demand analysis and forecasting insights.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for demand forecasting, providing guidance and expertise to cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers.
• Maintain global forecasting procedures and support consistent application of forecasting methodologies across the organization.
• Support demand forecasting and planning activities related to Engineering Change Requests.

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in demand forecasting, demand planning, supply planning or related supply chain functions within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting methodologies, manufacturing operations and supply chain planning processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex datasets, identify trends and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge existing ways of working and drive improvements in process efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence change.
• Working knowledge of SAP ERP, with strong hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Structured and methodical approach to problem-solving, with a good understanding of end-to-end business processes.

What sets you apart

• Experience with Kinaxis and/or Power BI.
• Experience working in a complex, global manufacturing environment.
• Experience with statistical forecasting, forecasting KPIs and performance dashboards.
• Experience working with multi-level BOMs and configurable products.