Demand Forecaster

ASC Engineered Solutions

Job Location:

Oak Brook, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 90000 - 115000

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ASC Engineered Solutions are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Forecaster to join our Supply Chain team in the Pipe Valves and Fittings (PVF) sector. This role is critical in ensuring accurate demand planning inventory optimization and alignment between sales procurement and operations. The ideal candidate will have strong forecasting and data analysis skills industry knowledge and the ability to anticipate market trends that impact product demand.

How You Will Help

Develop maintain and improve demand forecasts for ASCs product offering across multiple regions customers and product lines.
Responsible for optimizing the Blue Yonder forecast engine itself including selection of forecast algorithms and tuning parameters.
Develop forecast scenarios to analyze impact of forecast changes on supply base: conversions large industrial projects sales promotions new product launch etc.
Collaborate with sales supply chain procurement and operations teams to align forecasts with business objectives.
Analyze historical sales data market trends customer demand and external factors (construction activity oil & gas cycles infrastructure spending etc.) to create accurate projections.
Develop and own analytical models and performance dashboards. Provide insights to leadership in areas such as forecast accuracy trends and causes booking trends that may require forecast adjustments etc.
Participate in testing of new system upgrades provide feedback on system performance and impact on demand planning processes.
Partner with inventory and procurement teams to minimize stock-outs overstocks and obsolescence.
Provide as required monthly quarterly and annual demand planning reports to leadership.
Support strategic planning initiatives including budgeting and long-range demand forecasts.

What You Will Bring

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Economics Statistics or related field (Masters preferred).
5 years of experience in forecasting demand planning or supply chain analytics (PVF or industrial distribution experience strongly preferred).
Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) demand planning/forecasting solutions.

Competencies

Hands-on experience applying machine learning techniques to solve demand forecasting problems and improve prediction accuracy
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and management of large datasets; familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools preferred
Knowledge of the PVF industry including product lifecycles project-driven demand and market fluctuations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data insights into actional supply chain strategies.
Proven ability to thrive in a fact-paced dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Self-motivated with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and drive results under pressure.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $90000.00 - $115000.00 USD annually*.

*The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this role. ASC Engineered Solutions philosophy on compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individuals education training work experience job-related skill set location and industry knowledge as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

ASC Engineered Solutions are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Forecaster to join our Supply Chain team in the Pipe Valves and Fittings (PVF) sector. This role is critical in ensuring accurate demand planning inventory optimization and alignment between sales procurement and operations...

How You Will Help

Develop maintain and improve demand forecasts for ASCs product offering across multiple regions customers and product lines.
Responsible for optimizing the Blue Yonder forecast engine itself including selection of forecast algorithms and tuning parameters.
Develop forecast scenarios to analyze impact of forecast changes on supply base: conversions large industrial projects sales promotions new product launch etc.
Collaborate with sales supply chain procurement and operations teams to align forecasts with business objectives.
Analyze historical sales data market trends customer demand and external factors (construction activity oil & gas cycles infrastructure spending etc.) to create accurate projections.
Develop and own analytical models and performance dashboards. Provide insights to leadership in areas such as forecast accuracy trends and causes booking trends that may require forecast adjustments etc.
Participate in testing of new system upgrades provide feedback on system performance and impact on demand planning processes.
Partner with inventory and procurement teams to minimize stock-outs overstocks and obsolescence.
Provide as required monthly quarterly and annual demand planning reports to leadership.
Support strategic planning initiatives including budgeting and long-range demand forecasts.

What You Will Bring

Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Economics Statistics or related field (Masters preferred).
5 years of experience in forecasting demand planning or supply chain analytics (PVF or industrial distribution experience strongly preferred).
Hands-on experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) demand planning/forecasting solutions.

Competencies

Hands-on experience applying machine learning techniques to solve demand forecasting problems and improve prediction accuracy
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and management of large datasets; familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools preferred
Knowledge of the PVF industry including product lifecycles project-driven demand and market fluctuations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities with the ability to translate data insights into actional supply chain strategies.
Proven ability to thrive in a fact-paced dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Self-motivated with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and drive results under pressure.