Demand Forecasting & Analytics Analyst

Kent Nutrition Group in; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Worldwide is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst (Finance) in Muscatine, Iowa. You will develop and improve demand forecasts using sales data, market trends, and drivers to support business planning and strategic decisions, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT.

You'll build Power BI dashboards, monitor forecast accuracy, perform scenario analyses, and provide data-driven recommendations to guide budgeting and strategic planning, contributing to sustainable growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Finance, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in demand planning or analytics.
• 3 years building forecasts using historical data and market drivers.
• 2 years creating dashboards/reports with Power BI or BI tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python or similar tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts using data and drivers.
• Monitor forecast performance with accuracy, bias, and FVA metrics.
• Analyze sales, pricing, promotions, and market dynamics to identify risks and opportunities.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses on market conditions.
• Apply statistical forecasting methods and data modeling to generate insights.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT to align plans.
• Develop Power BI dashboards and reports to monitor performance and trends.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning with demand insights.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytics

Data storytelling

Root-cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Analytics/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Python

Microsoft Fabric

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

Oracle Demantra

Job description

Kent Worldwide is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst (Finance) in Muscatine, Iowa. You will develop and improve demand forecasts using sales data, market trends, and drivers to support business planning and strategic decisions, collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and IT.

You'll build Power BI dashboards, monitor forecast accuracy, perform scenario analyses, and provide data-driven recommendations to guide budgeting and strategic planning, contributing to sustainable growth