Forecasting & Planning Manager - Advertising

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 99,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs and long-term incentives

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Advertising is seeking an experienced Forecasting Manager to lead long- and short-range forecasts, staffing plans, and innovative forecasting tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, build models, and present insights to non-technical audiences to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence.

You will analyze forecast variances, design planning mechanisms, and communicate strategic recommendations to VP-level stakeholders, shaping global advertising operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Engineering/Economics required.
• 5+ years of demand planning and forecasting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Produce Long Range and Short Range forecasts for KPIs.
• Develop strategical staffing plans including hiring plans and site models.
• Design and implement forecasting tools for reliable short and long term forecasts.
• Maintain KPIs reflecting forecasting accuracy and impact.

Skills

Forecasting

Statistical modeling

Demand planning

Stakeholder communication

Headcount planning

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Engineering/Economics

Tools

Python

SQL

Excel

Job description

Amazon Advertising is seeking an experienced Forecasting Manager to lead long- and short-range forecasts, staffing plans, and innovative forecasting tools. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, build models, and present insights to non-technical audiences to drive cost efficiency and operational excellence.

You will analyze forecast variances, design planning mechanisms, and communicate strategic recommendations to VP-level stakeholders, shaping global advertising operations.