Forecasting & Demand Insights Analyst

Kent Precision Foods Group; Muscatine (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KENT WORLDWIDE in Muscatine, Iowa is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to develop forecasts and provide data-driven recommendations that guide commercial, operational, and strategic decisions.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and IT, build Power BI dashboards, monitor forecast accuracy, and contribute to budgeting and planning processes. This role requires a BS in a related field and 3+ years of experience in demand planning and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Analytics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analytics, business analytics, inventory management, or a related analytical role.
• 3+ years of experience developing and managing demand forecasts using historical sales data, statistical forecasting methods, customer insights, market trends, and other demand drivers.
• 2+ years of experience building dashboards, reports, KPIs, and business analytics solutions using Power BI, Excel, or similar BI tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, perform root-cause analysis, evaluate scenarios, and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience analyzing sales performance, customer demand, pricing, promotions, product mix, and market dynamics to support forecasting and business planning decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and IT teams to support business objectives and informed decision-making.
• Proficiency with analytics/planning tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL, Python, Microsoft Fabric, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, Oracle Demantra, or similar; certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts using historical sales data, customer insights, market trends, and other key demand drivers to support accurate business planning.
• Monitor forecast performance through forecast accuracy, bias, and forecast value-add (FVA) metrics; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve forecasting effectiveness.
• Analyze sales performance, customer demand, pricing, promotions, product mix, market dynamics, and external factors to identify risks, opportunities, and growth drivers.
• Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the potential impact of market conditions, competitive activity, and economic trends on demand forecasts and business performance.
• Apply statistical forecasting methods, advanced analytics, and data modeling techniques to transform complex data into actionable insights that support data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to align demand plans with business objectives, validate assumptions, and communicate recommendations that drive results.
• Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, KPIs, and scorecards that provide visibility into forecast performance, business trends, and planning effectiveness. Collaborate with IT and Analytics teams to enhance reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Support budgeting, financial forecasting, and strategic planning activities by providing demand forecasts, business insights, and scenario-based recommendations that enable informed decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Power BI

Stakeholder collaboration

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Analytics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Python

Microsoft Fabric

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

Oracle Demantra

Job description

KENT WORLDWIDE in Muscatine, Iowa is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to develop forecasts and provide data-driven recommendations that guide commercial, operational, and strategic decisions.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and IT, build Power BI dashboards, monitor forecast accuracy, and contribute to budgeting and planning processes. This role requires a BS in a related field and 3+ years of experience in demand planning and analytics.