Forecast Analyst

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking a Forecast Analyst at its Byron Center, Michigan location. The role focuses on compiling sales and forecast data to support decisions around sales, capacity, and material planning.

The ideal candidate will have strong data analysis skills, familiarity with statistical forecasting tools, and the ability to work across multiple ERP systems. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent data analysis skills; background in statistical forecasting software preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; able to convey complex data clearly to multiple departments.
• Advanced math skills for forecasting calculations and data analytics; detail-oriented and methodical.
• Ability to work across ERP systems and improve forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Compile actual sales and forecast data to support decisions around sales, capacity, and material planning.
• Prepare capacity analyses to support decisions around capital expenditure and production readiness across sites.
• Prepare material forecast and inventory plan.
• Develop and pilot new metrics for SIOP and variance reporting for SIOP.
• Collaborate with peers across multiple departments to drive forecasting accuracy.
• Develop programs using MS Office Suite: Power Query, Pivot Tables, Macros, VBA.
• Capture and analyze large data sets and ensure accuracy of outputs.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Analytical thinking

VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

VBA

Job description

Overview

Our growing company is seeking to hire a Forecast Analyst located at our Byron Center, Michigan location.

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, Prototyping, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 24 manufacturing facilities which are strategically located near our customers.

Responsibilities

• Compile actual sales and forecast data to support business decisions around sales, capacity, and material planning.
• Prepare capacity analyses to support decisions around capital expenditure and production readiness planning across sites
• Prepare material forecast and inventory plan
• Develop and Pilot new metrics for SIOP and Variance reporting for SIOP
• Involve collaboration and communication with peers in multiple departments.
• Develop programs using, advance experience with MS Office Suite: Power Query, Pivot Tables, Macros, Visual Basics etc.
• Ability to capture, develop and analyze large amounts of data and error proofing work.
• Ability to travel

Qualifications

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Excellent data analysis skills, ideally including background knowledge of statistical forecasting software with a desire to understand the data to drive solutions.

COMMUNICATION/LANGUAGE SKILLS

Strong written and oral communication skills; required to communicate effectively with various levels of staff and departments.

MATHEMATICAL/ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Advanced math skills to perform calculations; Analytics to process data and factor all relevant demand details; Statistical data experience preferred. Highly detail oriented.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Strong computer acumen requires ability to work in multiple ERP systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

High energy and able to prioritize and multitask in fast paced and rapidly changing environment; resourcefulness and advanced problem-solving abilities required.