Forecast Analyst

JOB REQUIREMENTS: NAME OF EMPLOYER: York International Corporation

POSITION TITLE: Forecast Analyst POSITION LOCATION: 5757 N Green Bay Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53209 JOB DESCRIPTION: Report to the Executive Director, Global Parts Planning, to facilitate the cost-effective flow of materials and products from suppliers to customers through the manufacturing and distribution network in accordance with company policies. Work on all forecasting activities associated with customers and products in the country. Create and maintain sales and purchases forecast models, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from local sales organizations. Serve as the main link between Parts Planning and the Sales and Commercial teams. Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. Interact with sales, marketing, and local demand planners to understand demand forecast drivers. Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool. Collaborate with Inventory Optimization Analyst and Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs as well as to drive procurement optimization and efficiencies through the business in line with Global and regional initiatives. Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning. Develop dashboards and KPIs to report on Forecast performance. Facilitate S&OP demand review meetings with cross functional teams driving Forecast value add. Telecommuting: Hybrid, 2 days telecommuting allowed per week. REQUIREMENTS: This position requires a master\'s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Data Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Plus 4 years of experience as a Demand Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, or related occupation for Aftermarket Service Parts within Industrial or Manufacturing segment. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Forecasting parts using planning software; (2) Running analytical scenario mapping; (3) Utilizing statistical methods to forecast customer demand; (4) S&OP process; (5) MRP, Replenishment planning; and (6) Utilizing analytical tools such as mini-tab, R. Applicants who are interested in this position should apply by emailing their resume to akhil.tipnis@jci.com Must Reference Forecast Analyst. Reference Job Code: #FOA-KAM. \*\** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a master\'s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Data Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Plus 4 years of experience as a Demand Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, or related occupation for Aftermarket Service Parts within Industrial or Manufacturing segment. Additionally, the applicant must have employment experience with: (1) Forecasting parts using planning software; (2) Running analytical scenario mapping; (3) Utilizing statistical methods to forecast customer demand; (4) S&OP process; (5) MRP, Replenishment planning; and (6) Utilizing analytical tools such as mini-tab, R. \*\** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: akhil.tipnis@jci.com Other: Applicants who are interested in this position should apply by emailing their resume to akhil.tipnis@jci.com Must Reference Forecast Analyst. Reference Job Code: #FOA-KAM.