Demand Forecasting & Analytics Analyst

Old World Industries; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and AD&D

Job summary

Old World Industries seeks a Demand Planning Analyst to develop and maintain forecasts, analyze sales trends, and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions. You will partner across Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to ensure alignment with objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring 2–4 years of planning analytics experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in Power BI to build dashboards and reports for leadership. This on-site role is based in Northbrook, IL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with data modeling and analysis.
• Experience with Power BI, AI driven forecasting tools, and data visualization platforms preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner cross-functionally across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze KPIs to track demand planning and supply chain performance.
• Execute demand planning activities, aligning forecast data with KPI targets.
• Support forecasting processes by analyzing demand trends and forecast updates for accuracy.
• Build and maintain KPI reports and dashboards using Power BI, Excel, and other analytics tools.
• Identify, investigate, and report forecast variances, demand exceptions, and data discrepancies.
• Conduct exception analysis related to demand shifts and new product introductions.
• Support inventory analysis and strategy for finished goods and raw materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Run and manage core KPIs, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Analyze product lifecycle trends to support transitions and portfolio optimization.
• Evaluate inventory levels and contribute to finished goods and raw materials strategies.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to align on demand signals.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Power BI

Excel

Data modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Excel

AI-driven forecasting tools

Job description

Old World Industries seeks a Demand Planning Analyst to develop and maintain forecasts, analyze sales trends, and provide actionable insights to drive business decisions. You will partner across Demand Planning, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to ensure alignment with objectives.

The ideal candidate will bring 2–4 years of planning analytics experience, strong Excel skills, and proficiency in Power BI to build dashboards and reports for leadership. This on-site role is based in Northbrook, IL.