Sr. Forecast Analyst - Global PDC

Allison Transmission, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans and prescription cover

Employer HSA contribution

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Disability (short & long-term)

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Holidays + Floating Holiday

Wellness program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Allison Transmission seeks a Senior Forecasting Leader to drive global forecasting strategy, standardize processes across PDCs, and own enterprise forecast performance. You will lead complex projects, build advanced analytics, and act as the global SME for forecasting systems (SAP, BW).

This role emphasizes mentorship and cross-functional collaboration across Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain. You will influence inventory optimization and service levels while guiding risk-mitigated product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Business, Information Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of global forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analytics in a multi-country environment.
• Certifications such as ASCM or IBF are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global forecasting strategy development and standardize forecasting processes across PDCs.
• Own enterprise forecast performance and drive root-cause analysis of forecast variance.
• Lead complex global forecasting projects including product launches and regional expansions.
• Enhance predictive analytics capabilities with advanced statistical models and scenario planning.
• Serve as global SME for forecasting systems; partner with IT on system testing and rollouts.
• Provide leadership and mentorship; train junior analysts and review forecast outputs.
• Lead cross-functional forums with Product Line Teams, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance.
• Develop enterprise standard work and audit-ready governance for forecasting accuracy.
• Drive Kaizen events and waste-reduction in global replenishment workflows.
• Oversee safety stock strategy and risk management with regional teams.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Executive storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

ASCM or IBF certification

Master’s/ MBA in Supply Chain (preferred)

Tools

SAP

BW

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward. What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works. Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Benefits

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

• Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
• Employer HSA contribution
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
• 401K with generous Company match & contribution
• Accrued Paid Time Off 12
• Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Robust employee wellness program
• Tuition assistance program

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global forecasting strategy development, including designing multi‑year forecasting approaches, standardizing forecasting processes across PDCs, and setting governance for statistical model selection and performance tracking.
• Own enterprise forecast performance, driving root‑cause analysis of forecast variance and leading cross‑functional corrective action plans involving Operations, Material Planning, Finance, and Order Administration.
• Lead complex global forecasting projects such as major product launches, regional expansion changes, new model introductions, and service‑part lifecycle transitions, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business goals.
• Enhance predictive analytics capabilities, including building advanced statistical models, multivariate forecasting approaches, and scenario‑planning tools that support strategic inventory decisions.
• Serve as the global SME for forecasting systems, recommending enhancements in SAP, BW, and statistical tools, and partnering with IT on system testing, configuration, and global tool rollouts.
• Provide leadership and mentorship, including training junior analysts, establishing best practices, and reviewing detailed forecast outputs for accuracy, consistency, and strategic relevance.
• Lead cross‑functional forums, representing GPDC in high‑visibility reviews with Product Line Teams, Supply Chain leadership, Operations, Finance, and global regional teams.
• Develop enterprise standard work, including documentation of global forecast processes, training materials, and audit‑ready governance for forecasting accuracy and inventory optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement, leading Kaizen events, process mapping, and waste‑reduction efforts across global replenishment workflows.
• Oversee safety stock strategy globally, including monitoring service level performance, optimizing statistical safety stock calculations, and coordinating with regional teams on risk management.
• Lead analytics integrations, using complex data blending across ERP, BW, forecast systems, and external data sources to produce actionable insights.

Key Performance Measures

• Global forecast accuracy improvement, with accountability for iterative improvement targets.
• Inventory optimization impact, including contribution to reductions in excess/obsolete material and improvements in inventory turns.
• Service‑level performance improvements at item‑location level across multiple geographies.
• Successful execution of cross‑functional projects and measurable improvements from process standardization initiatives.
• Leadership effectiveness, measured by mentorship outcomes, cross‑functional collaboration scores, and adoption rates of new forecasting tools or processes.

Competencies and Behaviors

• Advanced analytical and statistical modeling capability.
• Proven leadership in cross‑functional environments.
• Expert‑level ability to translate complex data insights into executive‑ready narratives.
• Strategic thinking, with ability to anticipate business implications of forecast changes and design solutions.
• Influencing skills to drive adoption of new tools, processes, and methodologies across multiple global sites.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Business, Information Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of global forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analytics experience in a multi‑country environment.

Preferred

• ASCM or IBF certification.
• Master’s Degree or MBA with Supply Chain emphasis.

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer.

We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran requiring assistance and/or reasonable accommodations reviewing any of the careers information, please contact us at [e-mail].

Please note that Allison Transmission will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application.

Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment.

Allison Transmission will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial‑duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems.

Our products are specified by more than 300 of the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers and are used in a range of market sectors—from bus, refuse and emergency to construction, distribution and defense.

Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company’s global headquarters is still located.

We have approximately 1,400 dealer and distributor locations, employ more than 2,700 people around the world and our international presence spans more than 80 countries.