Forecast Analyst

MAT Friction; Long Grove (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

PTO & holidays

401k match

Career development

Wellness programs

HSA/FSA

Life/AD&D

Job summary

MAT Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning professional to support the Manager of Demand Planning for the MATI and MIND Divisions.

You will help deliver accurate, on‑time demand plans, coordinating with Sales, Marketing, Product Development and Sourcing across Home Center, Hardware, and industrial channels. Responsibilities include developing monthly forecasts, tracking forecast accuracy, communicating variances, and maintaining POS and inventory reports.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in operations management, supply chain, engineering, statistics, or related field.
• Certifications like Google Data Analytics or Six Sigma welcomed.
• Experience with forecasting methodologies, time series, and ML is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly forecasts for finished goods using history, POS data, and market trends.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management on life cycles and forecasts.
• Develop and maintain forecast accuracy and bias metrics by customer, product family, and SKU.
• Communicate forecast targets and drive action plans for KPI improvements.
• Summarize forecast changes and variances with monthly performance.
• Schedule, prepare documentation, and moderate bi-monthly revenue calls with sales leadership.
• Run and maintain statistical forecasts in IBP; analyze variances against history and customer forecasts.
• Develop and report weekly/monthly POS and inventory reports for key customers.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

S&OP

Excel

SAP ERP

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Operations management degree

Supply chain engineering

Statistical methods

Google Data Analytics / Six Sigma

Tools

IBP

ERP (SAP)

Job description

Company DescriptionJoin our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space. You will find our products in home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores and automotive chains. They're in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate. MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don\'t just make it happen, we ensure it happens with excellence. We’re more than manufacturing, we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D

Job DescriptionThis role is responsible for supporting the Manager of Demand Planning in delivering accurate and on-time demand plans for the MATI and MIND Divisions of MAT Holdings. MATI services the Home Improvement sector with various fencing and lawn & garden products. MIND is a leading manufacturer of air compressors and air tools. Both division’s products are sold primarily in Home Centers, Hardware, Mass Merchant, Farm, and Industrial distributor’s channels. This person will support the Manager of Demand Planning through the S&OP process while working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product Development, and Sourcing.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead in developing and maintaining monthly forecasts for all finished goods parts using order and shipment history, customer point of sale data, market intelligence, and industry trends to inform the projected demand.
• Work with sales, marketing, and product management to understand product life cycles, demand patterns, and short-, medium-, and long-term forecasts.
• Develop and maintain monthly forecast accuracy and forecast bias metrics by customer, product family, and SKU.
• Ensure proactive communication and delivery of targets for forecast accuracy and bias. Drive action plans for improvement in case of non-compliant KPIs.
• Communicate and summarize forecast changes along with monthly performance and critical variances.
• Schedule, prepare documentation, and moderate bi-monthly revenue call with sales leadership
• Run and maintain statistical forecasts in IBP. Analyze and articulate variances between statistical forecast, history, and customer forecast.
• Develop, maintain, and report out weekly and monthly POS and inventory reports for key customers with sales leadership
• Articulate and present POS, inventory levels, price points, store counts, and rate of sales observations to multiple levels within the organization

Qualifications

• Able to process large amounts of data, influence others, drive cross-functional alignment, and communicate at various levels within the organization.
• Experience using and interacting with Demand Planning systems.
• Experience with forecasting methodologies, techniques, and approaches (e.g., time series, causal modeling, and ML)
• Must be well organized, self-motivated, focused on meeting deadlines, and able to multitask within a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced MS Office skills (i.e., Excel and PowerPoint) and prior ERP system experience such as SAP.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively across the organization to accomplish strategic objectives

Education/Experience

• Undergraduate degree in operations management, supply chain, engineering, statistics, or a related field. Certifications like Google Data Analytics or Six Sigma are also welcomed
• 2-5 years of supply chain planning experience in S&OP, demand, and supply planning.
• CPG and E-Commerce experience a plus.

The posted salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 annually, including bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate\'s skills, experience, and qualifications.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.