Demand Forecast Analyst (f/m/d)

SICK AG; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SICK AG is seeking a Demand Forecast Analyst to build reliable demand plans and deliver data-driven insights for a defined product area. You will analyze market and customer data, generate forecasts, and support decision-making with dashboards in SAP, Blue Yonder, and Tableau.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field and strong analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel and German/English communication. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize forecasting processes.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or comparable.
• Professional experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain management, or a comparable analytical field.
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with ability to analyze complex interrelationships.
• Experience creating and developing forecasts, reports, dashboards, or data-driven planning solutions.
• Confident use of MS Excel; ideally experience with SAP, CRM, Blue Yonder, and/or Tableau.
• Interest in AI-powered solutions for analyses and planning processes.
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented work with excellent communication and teamwork.
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills.

Aufgaben

• Create a reliable demand plan for a defined product area within the Sales & Service Cluster.
• Analyze market, customer, and forecast data and derive recommendations for the demand plan.
• Monitor planning quality using KPIs and drive improvement measures.
• Ensure a high level of data quality in planning systems.
• Coordinate collaboration with relevant stakeholders and support demand review meetings.
• Turn data into actionable insights and develop analyses, dashboards, and reporting solutions in CRM, SAP, Blue Yonder, and Tableau, leveraging AI technologies.
• Act as a point of contact for demand planning topics within the department.

Kenntnisse

Analytical mindset

Forecasting experience

Data-driven planning

Excel proficiency

AI for analytics

German and English

Ausbildung

University degree

Tools

SAP

CRM

Blue Yonder

Tableau

Jobbeschreibung

SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick and headquartered in Waldkirch im Breisgau near Freiburg, the company is a technology and market leader with 63 subsidiaries and affiliates as well as numerous agencies around the globe. SICK has more than 10,000employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of EUR 1.8billion in the 2025 fiscal year.

Job Description Demand Forecast Analyst (f/m/d)

YOUR TASKS:

• Create a reliable demand plan for a defined product area within the Sales & Service Cluster
• Analyze market, customer, and forecast data for the defined product area and derive recommendations for the demand plan
• Monitor planning quality using relevant KPIs and drive improvement measures
• Ensure a high level of data quality in planning systems
• Coordinate collaboration with relevant stakeholders and support demand review meetings
• Turn market, customer, and forecast data into actionable insights and develop powerful analyses, dashboards, and reporting solutions in CRM, SAP, Blue Yonder, and Tableau, leveraging AI technologies in a targeted manner
• Act as a point of contact for demand planning topics within the department

YOUR PROFILE:

• You have a university degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, or a comparable qualification
• Professional experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain management, or a comparable analytical field
• Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyze complex interrelationships in a structured manner
• Experience creating and further developing forecasts, reports, dashboards, or data-driven planning solutions
• Confident use of MS Excel and, ideally, experience with SAP, CRM, Blue Yonder, and/or Tableau
• Interest in new technologies and experience using AI-powered solutions effectively for analyses and planning processes
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented approach to work, combined with excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

At SICK, we value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our people.This enriches us as an organization.We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness, and respect and stand firmly against any form of discrimination.