Global Supply Chain Analyst

Danfoss GmbH; City of Utica (NY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss is seeking a Global Supply Chain Analyst in Utica, NY for a hybrid role. You will develop demand forecasting models, analyze order book quality, and build risk dashboards to inform SIOP and planning decisions.

You will partner with IT and demand planning leadership to translate model outputs into actionable steps, while improving data quality and process efficiency across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience with forecasting, ML, or analytics that informs operational decisions.
• Strong data analysis, modeling, visualization skills.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Power BI to generate insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasting models and analytical methods/tools that improve forecast accuracy, bias visibility, and exception management.
• Analyze customer order book quality, order changes, cancellations, pull-ins, pushouts, abnormal demand signals, and forecast volatility.
• Build demand-risk dashboards, alerts, and scenario views to support SIOP, S&OE, and customer escalation discussions.
• Partner with the SIOP & S&OE / Demand Planning Leader to translate model outputs into practical planning actions.
• Support segmentation logic by product family, line of business, customer, region, volume, volatility, and service impact.
• Collaborate with IT/data teams to define source-data requirements, governed datasets, data quality checks, and refresh logic.
• Validate model performance, document assumptions, monitor drift, and improve model reliability over time.
• Convert complex analytical findings into clear explanations for planners, materials managers, OFRs, and leadership.
• Support process improvements that reduce manual reporting, improve decision speed, and strengthen demand planning standard work.
• Maintain documentation for models, metrics, data definitions, and user guidance.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Data modeling

Visualization

Non-technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Annual Salary Range: USD 82,000-136,000

Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

Global Supply Chain Analyst

Req ID: 50569 Job Location: Utica, NY, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment Job Category: Supply Chain and Operations Work Location Type: Hybrid Annual Salary Range: USD 82,000-136,000 Job Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

The Impact You'll Make

As a Data Scientist – Demand Planning Analytics, you will transform data into actionable insights that improve forecast accuracy, identify emerging demand trends, and support smarter supply chain decisions. Using forecasting, statistical analysis, machine learning, and business analytics, you will develop models and tools that help the business anticipate risk, reduce uncertainty, and better respond to customer needs.

Success in this role requires strong analytical, data modeling, and visualization skills, along with the ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences. Leveraging tools such as Python, SQL, and Power BI, you will partner across functions to drive data-informed decisions, continuous improvement, and stronger business outcomes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop demand forecasting models and analytical methods/tools that improve forecast accuracy, bias visibility, and exception management.
  
• Analyze customer order book quality, order changes, cancellations, pull-ins, pushouts, abnormal demand signals, and forecast volatility.
  
• Build demand-risk dashboards, alerts, and scenario views to support SIOP, S&OE, and customer escalation discussions.
  
• Partner with the SIOP & S&OE / Demand Planning Leader to translate model outputs into practical planning actions.
  
• Support segmentation logic by product family, line of business, customer, region, volume, volatility, and service impact.
  
• Collaborate with IT/data teams to define source-data requirements, governed datasets, data quality checks, and refresh logic.
  
• Validate model performance, document assumptions, monitor drift, and improve model reliability over time.
• Convert complex analytical findings into clear explanations for planners, materials managers, OFRs, and leadership.
  
• Support process improvements that reduce manual reporting, improve decision speed, and strengthen demand planning standard work.
  
• Maintain documentation for models, metrics, data definitions, and user guidance.

What We're Looking For

• Experience developing forecasting, statistical, machine learning, or business analytics solutions that drive operational decision-making. Strong skills in data analysis, data modeling, visualization, and communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Proficiency with analytics and data tools such as on Python , SQL, Power BI, or similar platforms used to generate business insights. Understanding of demand planning, forecasting, supply chain operations, or related business processes where analytics support planning decisions. Demonstrated ability to influence across teams, solve problems collaboratively, and embody the Danfoss behaviors through inclusive leadership and continuous improvement.

What You'll Get from Us

• The opportunity to influence strategic supply chain decisions through advanced analytics and data-driven insights. Exposure to cross-functional and global stakeholders, enabling you to expand both your business and technical expertise. A collaborative and inclusive environment where innovation, curiosity, and diverse perspectives are encouraged. Opportunities for professional development through complex analytical challenges, continuous learning, and global career growth. The chance to help build more resilient, responsive, and customer-focused supply chain capabilities through data and technology.
• Competitive annual base salary ranging fromUSD 95,000 to USD 149,000 , based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.