Demand Forecasting Analyst — Data-Driven Planning

Holley Performance; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Holley Performance is seeking a Forecast Analyst in New Braunfels, TX to develop and maintain product forecasts, collaborating with Sales, Product Management, Operations, Purchasing, and Finance. You will analyze historical data, seasonality, and market trends to improve forecast accuracy and support S&OP processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in forecasting or a related analytical field, with strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, economics, statistics, data analytics, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, inventory analysis, supply-chain analysis, financial analysis, or related analytical role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, formulas, charts, and analysis of large data sets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify trends and translate data into practical business recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain forecasts at the product, customer, and SKU levels.
• Analyze historical sales, demand trends, seasonality, promotions, new-product introductions, and product lifecycle changes.
• Review forecast performance and identify significant variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Track forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and other relevant planning metrics.
• Partner with Sales and Product Management to incorporate customer information, promotional plans, and market intelligence into forecasts.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Operations, and Inventory teams to support appropriate inventory levels and product availability.
• Assist with monthly demand-planning and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations that clearly communicate forecast changes and business impact.
• Investigate inventory shortages, excess inventory, and slow-moving products to determine potential forecasting causes.
• Support forecasting for new products, discontinued products, and products with limited historical data.
• Maintain accurate planning data within ERP/demand-planning systems.
• Recommend improvements to forecasting tools, reports, processes, and data quality.
• Complete ad hoc analysis and other supply-chain projects as assigned.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Data analysis

Pivot tables

Lookups

Formulas

Big data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP system

MRP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Holley Performance is seeking a Forecast Analyst in New Braunfels, TX to develop and maintain product forecasts, collaborating with Sales, Product Management, Operations, Purchasing, and Finance. You will analyze historical data, seasonality, and market trends to improve forecast accuracy and support S&OP processes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years in forecasting or a related analytical field, with strong Excel skills and the ability to communicate findings clearly.