Drive Parcel Forecasting Analyst

LeadStack; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Drive Parcel Forecasting Analyst to enhance forecasting processes and reporting. In this role, you will develop improved methods for analyzing daily volume forecasts and automate reporting using tools like Excel and Sigma. Your insights will support internal and external teams in understanding forecast accuracy and historical performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a strong analytical background, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while working with some of the most admired brands in the industry.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in data analytics with a background in banking or finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate processes for daily volume forecasts.
• Automate reporting from Google Sheets/Excel and other tools.
• Support teams with volume forecast and historical performance.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Data analysis

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail oriented

Project management

Experience in Sigma tools

Tools

Google Sheets

Excel

Sigma

Job description

LeadStack Inc. is an award-winning, one of the nation's fastest-growing, certified minority-owned (MBE) staffing services provider of contingent workforce. As a recognized industry leader in contingent workforce solutions and Certified as a Great Place to Work, we're proud to partner with some of the most admired Fortune 500 brands in the world.

Job Title: Drive Parcel Forecasting Analyst

Duration: 4 Months Contract with possible extension
Location: Remote (EST candidates highly preferred)
Max Pay Rate: $35.00/hr W2

Weekends: there may be a need to facilitate reporting over the weekends.

Description:

1. Develop and operate improved processes for refining and reporting on daily volume forecasts.
2. Own daily reporting to internal and external partners; automate reporting from Google Sheets/Excel, Sigma, and other internal tools.
3. Update forecasting models based on daily actuals and historical trends to better predict future volume levels and support needs.
4. Support internal and external teams with understanding volume forecast, actuals vs. forecast accuracy, and historical performance (especially as it relates to quality outcomes).
5. Build more sustainable and automated processes to update forecasts on an intra-day basis going forward.

What we're looking for:

1. [Mandatory] Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets: Create summaries / Pivot tables, data cleaning operations/formulas, automate repeated calculations/tasks.
2. [Mandatory] Strong proficiency in analysis and driving insights from data sets.
3. [Preferred] Experience working in Sigma tools.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Ability to be comfortable in a fast-paced environment (making quick decisions, escalating issues).
6. Detail oriented, with strong project management and organization skills.

Previous Work History:

Banking, data analytics, financial background.

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