Forecasting Analyst

HAVI Logistics Business Services GmbH; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HAVI is seeking a Forecasting Analyst to join our Chicago-based team. You will lead promotional forecasts with internal and external stakeholders across Supply Chain, Marketing and Business Insights, ensuring high forecast accuracy.

The role is hybrid at 345 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607, requiring 3+ years of data analysis and experience in forecasting, demand and supply planning, and client relationship management in a B2B setting. Starting salary $80,000–$90,000 plus a 5% bonus.

Job description

HAVIis a global, privately owned company focused on innovating, optimizing and managing the supply chains of leading brands. Offering services in marketing analytics, packaging, supply chain management and logistics, HAVI partners with companies to address challenges big and small across the supply chain, from commodity to customer. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. For more information, please visitHAVI.com .

Are you looking for an opportunity to be one of the faces to our largest clients? Welcome to your next role! The Forecasting Analyst will serve as a key representative to our internal and external stakeholders across Supply Chain, Marketing and Business Insights.

This individual is expected to lead the creation of promotional forecasts in collaboration with internal and externalpartners andrequires the ability to fully analyze and speak to the forecasting process and output. This role is also responsible for ensuring high forecast accuracy.

This is a hybrid role based at 345 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607. Candidates must reside in the Chicago metropolitan area. Relocation assistance is not offered at this time. Responsibilities:

Build sales forecasts individually andassistin creation of sales forecasts by our offshore forecasting team

Analyzesales performance,data trends,quantifybusiness drivers such as price and marketing initiatives,andcreate baseline models

Build and refine PowerPoint decks summarizing forecasting insights and results

Presentand defendforecaststo the customer and address customer feedback and questions

Serve as the face to the customer,developandmaintainstrong relationships to influence decision makingand promote HAVI’s role as thought leader

Lead communication of project status and reports toappropriate internaland external partners

Manage multiple deliverables’ timelines and scopein order tomeet customerobjectivesand milestones

Ensure that the forecasting team is using best-in-class methods by keepingup-to-datewith industry and business trends

Leadorparticipateon special project teams

Provide recommendationsto demand planning, supplyplanningand enablementteamson process improvements,solving problems andaccomplishingplanningobjectivesbased onholisticunderstanding ofcross-functionalrolesintheoverall supply planningprocess

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Business, Statistics/Informatics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Supply Chain & Logisticswith equivalent professional experience

Minimum of3+yearsofdata analysis, forecasting, demand planning, supply planningexperience

Experience in managing client relationships and expectations in a B2B settingrequired

Experience in a team environment, with responsibility for end-results

Proficiencyin MS Excel(pivot tables, macros), PowerPoint, and Word

Experience withstatistical software packages (SAS,SQL, R, Python, etc.)is a plus

Experience with Marketing/Social Media analytics is a plus

*Starting Salary is $80,000-$90,000 with a 5% targeted bonus

Our total rewards philosophy integrates programs for compensation, benefits, recognition, learning and development, corporate culture, corporate citizenship and work-life balance. While individual program components differ by country, some things remain constant:

• Our commitment to rewarding results
• Opportunities to work with talented and driven individuals at every level of our company who respect each other, treat each other fairly and hold one another accountable for our customers’—and our company’s—success

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Inclusive employee resource groups

Generous medical, dental, vision and other great benefits

Paid parental and medical leave programs

401(k) with a company match component and profit sharing

15 days of paid time off plus company holidays

Hybrid work model with flexibility

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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