Short Term Forecast Manager

Omnitracs; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A data and software services leader is seeking an Operations Forecast team member for vehicle forecasting roles. Candidates should have strong analytical skills, preferably experience in the automotive industry, and effective communication abilities. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality forecasts, publishing sector commentary, and collaborating with clients. The position offers flexibility for remote work or based in Leeds.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in the automotive industry preferred.
• Attention to detail with an adaptive learning mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.

Aufgaben

• Set accurate short-term vehicle forecast values.
• Publish monthly sector commentary on assumptions.
• Analyze forecast relationships in line with market positioning.
• Participate in client meetings for forecast rationale.

Kenntnisse

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. We also provide products and services to protect our homes and digital identities. Processing over 300 million digital transactions annually, Solera serves approximately 235,000 partners and customers across more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an innovative culture dedicated to bringing the future to today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms, and automation. For more information, visit solera.com.

The Role

Within the Operations Forecast team at cap hpi, you will play a key role in producing data-driven vehicle forecast valuations. Your primary responsibility will be to set accurate short-term (0-12 months) vehicle forecast values on schedule. You will serve as a vital link between the used value and forecast teams, managing vehicle relationships and sourcing market intelligence. Additionally, you will attend meetings with clients and OEMs, gaining and delivering market insights, representing the company at industry events, and contributing to industry thought leadership. The role can be remote or based in Leeds.

What You Will Do

Key Activities:

• Ensure high-quality short-term forecasts for passenger cars, targeting an accuracy within +/-0.5% per month.
• Publish monthly sector commentary explaining assumptions for the next three months.
• Conduct monthly QC checks on forecast data, rectifying issues before publication.
• Analyze and adjust forecast relationships in line with market positioning.
• Monitor and manage relationships between current and future forecast values, reforecasting as needed.
• Participate in sector reviews and client meetings to explain forecast rationale and address queries.
• Ensure timely delivery of forecast reports to customers each month.
• Assist in building forecast products and data files.
• Set up forecasts for new models on the system before deadlines.

Key Outcomes:

• Enhanced accuracy of short-term forecast values.
• Timely delivery of forecast products to customers.
• Maintaining cap hpi’s market-leading valuation position.
• Transparency in forecast processes and assumptions.
• Efficient handling of queries.

What You Will Bring

• Experience in the automotive industry (preferred).
• Strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and independently work and collaborate.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and adaptive learning mindset.
• Persuasive communication and presentation skills.
• A desire to develop, learn new tools, and improve processes.