Capacity Planning & Forecasting Analyst – On-Site

1st Choice &; Clinton (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Choice in Clinton, MD is seeking a Production Capacity Planner to develop forecasting and capacity models that support print production readiness, staffing, equipment planning, and client commitments. You will collaborate with Operations to analyze volume trends and improve planning accuracy.

You will leverage SQL, Python, Snowflake, and Power BI to generate reports and scenario models, and translate forecasts into actionable recommendations for leadership on schedules and investments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data analysis, forecasting, capacity planning, or operations analytics.
• 4+ years using SQL to query, validate, and analyze data.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop rolling production forecasts using historical volume data and inputs from Finance, Customer Service, client forecasts, and Operations.
• Evaluate forecast accuracy and refine methods to improve model performance.
• Design capacity models supporting facility, equipment, staffing, schedule, and materials planning decisions.
• Analyze operational data using SQL, Python, Snowflake, and Power BI to generate reports and insights.
• Advise leaders on schedule adjustments, overtime needs, and workload balancing across facilities.
• Support business case development for equipment investments and new client opportunities.

Skills

SQL

Python

Forecasting

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Operational analytics

Volume trends

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, CS

Tools

Snowflake

Power BI

Job description

1st Choice in Clinton, MD is seeking a Production Capacity Planner to develop forecasting and capacity models that support print production readiness, staffing, equipment planning, and client commitments. You will collaborate with Operations to analyze volume trends and improve planning accuracy.

You will leverage SQL, Python, Snowflake, and Power BI to generate reports and scenario models, and translate forecasts into actionable recommendations for leadership on schedules and investments.