Forecasting Manager Amazon Advertising
Forecasting Manager Amazon Advertising
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Yearly Salary
$ 80600 - 172300
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
15-03-2025
Job Description
Amazon Advertising is the earths most customer centric advertising program and is dedicated to driving measurable outcomes for brand advertisers agencies authors and entrepreneurs. Our ad solutionsincluding sponsored display video and custom adsleverage Amazons innovations and insights to find attract and engage intended audiences throughout their daily journeys helping advertisers build brand awareness increase product sales and more. This role can be based in Seattle or New York.
Forecast and Strategy team (F&S) Team within Amazon Advertising is looking for an experienced professional with excellent analytical skills and strong business acumen to develop and implement our demand forecasting tools and mechanisms in a fastpaced and innovative environment at a global scale.
As a Forecasting Manager you will be responsible for modeling forecasting problems discovering insights and identifying opportunities through the use of statistical machine learning algorithmic data mining and visualization techniques which you will implement and enhance.
You will need to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and crossfunctional teams to analyze forecast variances understand and mitigate variance drivers identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and deliver successfully against high organizational standards. You should be able to apply a breadth of tools data sources and analytical techniques to answer a wide range of highimpact business questions and present the insights in concise and effective manner. Additionally you should be an effective communicator capable of independently driving issues to resolution and communicating insights to nontechnical audiences. This is a high impact role with goals that directly impacts the bottom line of the business. Accurate forecasts drive improvements in cost and quality of our advertising operations on a global scale.
Key job responsibilities
Produce and communicate Long Range and Short Range forecasts for a variety of business oriented KPIs ingested by Planners Finance managers Program managers and Operations.
Design build and implement innovative forecasting tools and mechanisms to create a reliable and effective short and long term forecast for a wide range of Amazon Ads departments.
Build and maintain KPIs that reliably reflect forecasting accuracy and downstream impact on the business.
Create new reporting & analytic opportunities by analyzing and understanding key planning processes
Thought leadership on integration of new products/services supported by Advertising.
Write and present documents up to the VP level.
Bachelors degree in Business Mathematics Operations Research Engineering or a related field
5 yrs Experience as a Forecaster business analyst BIE or related positions
Experience with statistical analysis and modeling
Experience with SQL and one or more of the statistical modeling languages/ toolboxes (R SAS SPSS Matlab or Python)
MBA or Masters degree in Mathematics Statistics Computer Science Engineering or other business/analytical disciplines.
Experience in forecasting timeseries and multivariate regression
Combination of technical skills and business savvy to interface with all levels and disciplines across the organization
Proven track record of dealing well with ambiguity prioritizing needs and delivering results in a dynamic environment
Experience using AWS technologies such as Redshift S3 etc.
Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Natural curiosity and desire to learn
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $80600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $172300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Forecast and Strategy team (F&S) Team within Amazon Advertising is looking for an experienced professional with excellent analytical skills and strong business acumen to develop and implement our demand forecasting tools and mechanisms in a fastpaced and innovative environment at a global scale.
As a Forecasting Manager you will be responsible for modeling forecasting problems discovering insights and identifying opportunities through the use of statistical machine learning algorithmic data mining and visualization techniques which you will implement and enhance.
You will need to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and crossfunctional teams to analyze forecast variances understand and mitigate variance drivers identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies and deliver successfully against high organizational standards. You should be able to apply a breadth of tools data sources and analytical techniques to answer a wide range of highimpact business questions and present the insights in concise and effective manner. Additionally you should be an effective communicator capable of independently driving issues to resolution and communicating insights to nontechnical audiences. This is a high impact role with goals that directly impacts the bottom line of the business. Accurate forecasts drive improvements in cost and quality of our advertising operations on a global scale.
Key job responsibilities
Produce and communicate Long Range and Short Range forecasts for a variety of business oriented KPIs ingested by Planners Finance managers Program managers and Operations.
Design build and implement innovative forecasting tools and mechanisms to create a reliable and effective short and long term forecast for a wide range of Amazon Ads departments.
Build and maintain KPIs that reliably reflect forecasting accuracy and downstream impact on the business.
Create new reporting & analytic opportunities by analyzing and understanding key planning processes
Thought leadership on integration of new products/services supported by Advertising.
Write and present documents up to the VP level.
Bachelors degree in Business Mathematics Operations Research Engineering or a related field
5 yrs Experience as a Forecaster business analyst BIE or related positions
Experience with statistical analysis and modeling
Experience with SQL and one or more of the statistical modeling languages/ toolboxes (R SAS SPSS Matlab or Python)
MBA or Masters degree in Mathematics Statistics Computer Science Engineering or other business/analytical disciplines.
Experience in forecasting timeseries and multivariate regression
Combination of technical skills and business savvy to interface with all levels and disciplines across the organization
Proven track record of dealing well with ambiguity prioritizing needs and delivering results in a dynamic environment
Experience using AWS technologies such as Redshift S3 etc.
Excellent interpersonal written and oral communication skills
Natural curiosity and desire to learn
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $80600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $172300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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Employment Type
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