Forecast Analyst

Niterra North America, Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match up to 6%

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, &

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Niterra North America, Inc. is seeking a Forecast Analyst to lead monthly SKU and customer-level demand forecasts, acting as the SAP power user and driving S&OP meetings. The role interfaces with sales, supply chain, and executives to report performance, improve forecast accuracy, and support ROI initiatives.

The ideal candidate has strong demand planning expertise, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Automotive industry familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in demand planning/forecasting with SAP, Manhattan I/O or Anaplan.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to run complex demand simulations and analyze data.
• Experience managing large databases and reporting tools.
• Able to interface with stakeholders across levels on trends.
• Facilitate data exchange in an S&OP environment.
• Strong written and oral communication; intercultural experience.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• APICS/IBF or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SAP technical power user and database resource for specified product lines.
• Interface with systems, data, stakeholders, and customers to facilitate monthly SKU/customer-level demand forecasts, seeking continuous improvement in accuracy.
• Meet all assigned KPIs, including forecast accuracy at customer and product level.
• Monitor weekly customer sales volume for oversells and report as necessary.
• Drive evolution of application functionality to enable global/local utilization and ROI.
• Provide GIMS-level forecasts to SCM/IP and GHQ as needed, including 100% of AM SP/O2 volume and ~10% of OE volume not related to releases.
• Lead the monthly demand S&OP meeting, report outputs to the supply chain and exec leadership.
• Adhere to company policies including J-SOX, IATF-16949, ISO14000.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Statistical analysis

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

SAP

Manhattan I/O

Anaplan

Job description

Founded in 1966, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs) is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as we transform our organization's portfolio, expand our core ceramic technologies, explore capabilities beyond traditional areas, and challenge ourselves to develop solutions and services that leverage technology to address social issues while contributing to a sustainable society.

Summary

The Forecast Analyst is responsible for facilitating monthly SKU and customer-level demand forecasts, driving continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, and serving as the technical power user for SAP. This role involves leading the monthly demand S&OP meeting with the sales team, providing output to the supply chain organization, and reporting historical performance and future projections to executive leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong demand planning expertise, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the SAP technical power user and database resource for specified product lines.
• Interface with systems, data, stakeholders, and customers to facilitate monthly SKU/customer-level demand forecasts, seeking continuous improvement in accuracy.
• Meet all assigned KPIs, including but not limited to forecast accuracy at the customer and product level.
• Monitor weekly customer sales volume for oversells and report out as necessary.
• Drive the continued evolution of application functionality to facilitate global and local utilization and ROI.
• Work with the CBO Sales Organization in providing GIMS-level forecasts to SCM/IP and GHQ when necessary, including 100% of AM SP/O2 volume and approximately 10% of OE volume not related to releases.
• Lead the sales team in the monthly demand S&OP meeting, provide output to the supply chain organization, and report historical performance and future projections in executive meetings.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including J-SOX, IATF-16949, and ISO14000-related policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a demand planning/forecasting role using current, best-in-class planning systems (e.g., SAP, Manhattan I/O, Anaplan).
• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field of study, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct complex demand simulations leveraging application modeling tools, statistical analysis, and sales/market intelligence to meet and exceed forecast accuracy KPIs.
• Ability to manage, update, and maintain large databases and reporting tools.
• Ability to interface with demand stakeholders at all levels to strategically identify and validate regional and affiliate industry trends and sales drivers.
• Ability to facilitate data exchange and consensus building in an S&OP environment.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is highly preferred.
• APICS, IBF, or similar certification preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to see and hear (correctable).
• Able to communicate verbally.
• Able to use a computer keyboard.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Common hazards associated with working in an office environment.

What We Offer

• Financial Security: Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6%.
• Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• And much more!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Niterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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