Forecasting Analyst

HAVI; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model with flexibility

401(k) with company match and profit分享

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HAVI is seeking a Forecasting Analyst to serve as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders across Supply Chain, Marketing and Business Insights. The role leads the creation of promotional forecasts and ensures high forecast accuracy in a hybrid setting based in Chicago, IL.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of data analysis and forecasting experience, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and familiarity with SAS/SQL/R/Python. Starting salary is $80,000–$90,000 with a 5% bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Business, Statistics/Informatics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Supply Chain & Logistics with equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 3+ years of data analysis, forecasting, demand planning, supply planning experience
• Experience in managing client relationships and expectations in a B2B setting required
• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, macros), PowerPoint, and Word
• Starting Salary is $80,000-$90,000 with a 5% targeted bonus

Responsibilities

• Build sales forecasts individually and assist in creation of sales forecasts by our offshore forecasting team
• Analyze sales performance, data trends, quantify business drivers such as price and marketing initiatives, and create baseline models
• Build and refine PowerPoint decks summarizing forecasting insights and results
• Present and defend forecasts to the customer and address customer feedback and questions
• Serve as the face to the customer, develop and maintain strong relationships to influence decision making and promote HAVI’s role as thought leader
• Lead communication of project status and reports to appropriate internal and external partners
• Manage multiple deliverables’ timelines and scope in order to meet customer objectives and milestones
• Ensure that the forecasting team is using best-in-class methods by keeping up-to-date with industry and business trends
• Lead or participate on special project teams
• Provide recommendations to demand planning, supply planning and enablement teams on process improvements, solving problems and accomplishing planning objectives based on holistic understanding of cross‑functional roles in the overall supply planning process

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Client management

Excel

PowerPoint

Statistical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Analytics

Tools

SAS

SQL

R

Python

Job description

HAVI is 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 visit HAVI.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 external partners and requires the ability to fully analyze and speak to the forecasting process and output. This role is also responsible for ensuring high forecast accuracy.

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 and assist in creation of sales forecasts by our offshore forecasting team
• Analyze sales performance, data trends, quantify business drivers such as price and marketing initiatives, and create baseline models
• Build and refine PowerPoint decks summarizing forecasting insights and results
• Present and defend forecasts to the customer and address customer feedback and questions
• Serve as the face to the customer, develop and maintain strong relationships to influence decision making and promote HAVI’s role as thought leader
• Lead communication of project status and reports to appropriate internal and external partners
• Manage multiple deliverables’ timelines and scope in order to meet customer objectives and milestones
• Ensure that the forecasting team is using best-in-class methods by keeping up-to-date with industry and business trends
• Lead or participate on special project teams
• Provide recommendations to demand planning, supply planning and enablement teams on process improvements, solving problems and accomplishing planning objectives based on holistic understanding of cross‑functional roles in the overall supply planning process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Business, Statistics/Informatics, Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Supply Chain & Logisticswith equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 3+ years ofdata analysis, forecasting, demand planning, supply planning experience
• Experience in managing client relationships and expectations in a B2B setting required
• Experience in a team environment, with responsibility for end-results
• Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, macros), PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience with statistical 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

Total Rewards

Benefits

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 may 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

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.