A Forecasting Analyst’s job duties include using sales, inventory, and production data or information on economic and market trends to predict or forecast future market conditions and demand for the products. While the duties vary based on the type and needs of the enterprise, the following are certain core duties listed on the Forecasting Analyst Resume – assisting forecasts for all assigned processes, designing new metrics and preparing reports to monitor forecast accurately, analyzing all sales trends, preparing summaries of all items, evaluating all sales and forecast patterns, developing and evaluating all forecasts based on statistical modeling and marketing strategies, developing upgrading and modeling techniques to improve forecast projections for assign processes, and upgrading metrics to facilitate the delivery of forecasts for future project implementation programs.
Hiring employers prefer those with the following skills – expertise in the field of forecasting, good observation, and communication skills. Strong creativity and the ability to design fiscal models are also needed. The wanna-be forecasting analysts should have at least a degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
Objective : An accomplished and results-driven finance professional, with a proven track record of achievement in demand planning, inventory control, forecasting, credit analysis, financial analysis and reporting, account management, and Sarbanes-Oxley and regulatory compliance, as well as strategic planning. Proficient in turning supplies into finished goods quickly to produce a profit.
Skills : Advanced In MS Office, Training Skills.
Description :
Aided and supported the forecasting process during implementation for three business units.
Prepared analytics to support sales and marketing teams to improve forecast accuracy.
Led Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for the professional business group.
Validated forecasting tool to enable the S&OP process to achieve targeted metrics.
Validated forecast before sales and marketing, making adjustments for each month.
Maintained pricing, new series, and retagging series in forecasting tool.
Established new codes within SAP for new products.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
M.B.A. In Supply Chain Management
Forecasting Analyst Resume
Summary : Analytical and results-driven finance professional with a CFA, MBA, and over 10 years of GSE, investment banking, and portfolio management experience. Proven leadership experience in pricing, trades, and predictive analytics with an excellent understanding of portfolio performance metrics. Excellent track record in completion of NPL/RPL/MSR portfolio acquisition and liquidation.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Purchasing, Crystal Reports, Order Processing, Customer Service.
Description :
Implemented Forecasting program through Excel to better outside sales.
Educated in department SOP'S.
Kept track of 10,000 plus SKU numbers for offices.
Conducted weekly meetings between the three above-mentioned offices to discuss inventory.
Updated and programmed computer database with any special pricing using Price List.
Served as the back-up for the Chief Operating Officer on price quotes through outside and inside sales.
Conducted inventory audits annually.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Educational Aide I
Forecasting Analyst Resume
Summary : Accomplished global Consumer Products' Supply Chain leader with extensive experience in leadership skills to coach, manage and motivate diverse professionals in challenging environments. Strong background in S&OP, inventory optimization, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of consumer products.
Responsible for Brand and SKU level statistical baseline forecasting for Analgesics business unit, a $600 MM+ business unit.
Maintained average forecast variance for Advil to 25% for 2007.
Forecasted GI/Topicals business unit, a $275 MM+ business unit, which included forecasting for the Chapstick brand, a seasonal business; brought forecast variance for A items down by 10%.
Provided key input into consensus process for Analgesics financial roll-up; worked with Senior Management and Marketing to reach a consensus financial forecast.
Fed SKU level forecast to Supply Planning for production planning; key contributor to S&OP process.
Managed forecasting for displays, both Standard and Custom, by working with Sales, Account Planning, Supply Chain, and Display Planning.
Provided long-term financial analysis for Senior Management including three-year factory and consumption trend projections.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
B.S. In Operations And Information Systems/International Business
Forecasting Analyst Resume
Headline : Hard-working, quick learning, and diligent professional looking for an entry-level position as a forecaster in an organization where will get a chance to improve knowledge and skills and contribute to the long-term growth of that firm.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Stata, Data Entry, Forecasting, Customer Service.
Description :
Select products for a mailing by analyzing the product history report.
Select the pricing for each item by analyzing the product detail report and maintaining proper margins.
Paginate each mailing, keeping in mind performance, season, and adjacent items.
Maintain current scores on all test items to ensure proper items are being placed in mailings.
All product selections and pagination must be done on time according to the master schedule.
Maintain current information on all products in the stock table.
Responsible for the accuracy of real-time forecasting and producing productivity reports.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BA In Economics
Forecasting Analyst Resume
Objective : Experience includes 10+ years in sales, marketing, market research, and project management in both external and internal client-facing environments in which have developed strong team relationships. Also a critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Skills : Project Management, Client Management.
Description :
Responsible for forecasting incoming calls to Microsoft's Global Helpdesk using proprietary in-house software.
Daily campaign management and development; campaign schedule development; daily, monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting; quarterly.
Inbound call volume & AHT forecasting for Customer Accounts; interval model updates; monthly model updates; performance.
Forecasted over 300 SKUs, analyzing trends and seasonality, while working hand in hand with sales, supply chain, and production teams.
Developed demand forecasts for the production of casual line inventory.
Monitored and maintained proper inventory levels in the distribution center.
Managed 900+ employees in a multi-site/multi-department inbound/outbound call center.
Presented data analysis to C-level leadership which guided the staffing allocation decisions in an ever-evolving business environment.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
M.S. In Criminal Justice/Security Administration
Forecasting Analyst Resume
Objective : Forecasting Analyst is responsible for the analysis and collection of data in order to create the most accurate forecast of sales, revenue, and profit.
Skills : Developing Skills, Forecasting.
Description :
Developed item-SKU level forecast based on macroeconomics, item history, sales trends, and other relevant data to maximize profitable sales growth.
Analyzed sales data with SQL and Access, while organizing data for operational opportunities.
Built and managed regression models and used exponential smoothing techniques to match supply with demand.
Performed forecasting variance, used cost-effective liquidation strategies for under-performing products.
Created, monitored, and adjusted the performance forecast for multiple product lines across 37 states.
Studied the forecast models as well as the business strategy to make connections between them and ensure the changing market conditions and trends.
Worked with different departments (sales, retention, finance, and marketing) to ensure that all new business goals were attainable.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.S. in Operations and Information Systems
Forecasting Analyst Resume
Headline : Forecasting Analyst is responsible for forecasting demand and costs for a given product. The Forecast Analyst works closely with engineering, marketing, and sales to define the product strategy, develop forecasts, and set priorities for product development.
Skills : Planning Skills, Analyst.
Description :
Estimated demand and forecasted sales of catalog items and assisted in the selection of catalog merchandise.
Tracked sales demand and inventory levels.
Communicated regularly with Buying Units, Media Manager, and Liquidation Partners.
Running reports for 14 distribution centers, forecasting movement of high-volume items over a 6-week horizon (7 years).
Accountable for departmental metrics, including productivity, safety, and inventory accuracy (4 years).
Managed the company's generic pipeline portfolio of $7B in estimated peak sales, which included the following: market assessment, trend forecast.
Capacity planning for on-shore and off-shore contractors as defined within Service Level Agreements.
Forecasted daily call volume and staffing capacity for both on-shore and off-shore contractors.
Participated in the migration of various off-shore contracts with a focus on gradual on-shore implementation.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
B.S. in Operations and Information Systems
Forecasting Analyst Resume
Objective : Forecasting Analyst is responsible for forecasting the company’s sales and profit. This includes forecasting sales, gross profit, operating margin, and cash flow. The Forecasting Analyst also must provide guidance to the management team on how to use these forecasted figures to make decisions.
Skills : Designing Skills, Developing Skills.
Description :
Developed and updated regression-based forecasting models.
Automated best model selection based on various parameters and information criteria.
Designed and maintained weekly demand statistical forecast models at SKU ship to level for differentiated geographical markets using time series.
Forecasted every campaign, improvement of forecast accuracy, trends, planning of flyers and productivity programs, critical codes report to global.
Analyzed replenishment and sales data to generate statistical forecasts at the product level.
Tracked customer orders and sales trend data to improve the accuracy of forecasts.
Worked with planning and sales team to identify gaps and ensure proper levels of inventory are maintained.
Led monthly account service meetings and develop follow-up plans and ensure execution and completion.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
B.S. in Operations and Information Systems
Forecasting Analyst Resume
Objective : Forecasting Analyst (FA) is responsible for forecasting and estimating the impact of various risk factors on the business. The FA’s main focus is to use statistical methods to forecast revenue and profitability of a given business unit.
Skills : Inventory Optimization, Cost Control.
Description :
Responsible for developing staffing requirement forecasts which drive call center hiring plans and training needs for customer service representatives.
Assisted with preparing/analyzing $11 million dollars yearly operating budget for Customer Service Operations, and performed monthly budget variance.
Collaborated with senior management to identify key business issues, outline strategic alternatives, and recommend action plans.
Strategic planning and analysis of membership trends within the company and within the industry.
Provided sales forecasts and market research consulting on product development opportunities for leading consumer-packaged goods companies.
Assessed effects of opportunities on top-line corporate growth.
Assisted senior management with the development and servicing of several major accounts, totaling over $400K annually in consulting revenue.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Economics
Forecasting Analyst Resume
Objective : Forecasting Analyst is responsible for providing accurate, timely, and actionable forecast models to the Sales and Marketing Departments. The Forecasting Analyst is also responsible for creating financial metrics and ensuring that they are aligned with the company's strategy.
Skills : Contract Management, Forecasting.
Description :
Trained all managers and supervisors on workforce management and call monitoring software.
Utilize call center software to manage scheduling and traffic of the call center.
Participated in multiple cross-functional teams to drive process and business efficiencies, including streamlining display forecasting process, price increase management, inventory reduction, and new item launch management.
Conducted cycle counts on a daily basis.
Checked FDA and DEA website daily for warning letters and recalls.
Trained sales representatives on using the forecasting tool.
Ensured validation of system by running queries in BW to secure passing of clean data to production.
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