Analyst - Forecast Analyst

Founded in 1936, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark plugs, Inc.) is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in designing spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as we transform our organization’s business portfolio, expanding our core ceramic technologies, exploring capabilities beyond traditional areas, and challenging ourselves to develop solutions and services that use technologies to resolve social issues while contributing to a sustainable society.

• Blue Yonder/Demand 360 technical power user and database resource for specified product lines.
• Interface with system, data, stakeholders and customers to facilitate monthly sku/customer level demand forecast, seeking continuous improvement in accuracy.
• Meet all assigned KPIs, including forecast accuracy at customer and product level.
• Monitor weekly customer sales volume for oversells and report as necessary.
• Responsible for the continued evolution of application functionality to facilitate global/local utilization and ROI.
• Work with CBO Sales Organization in providing GIMS level forecast to SCM/IP and GHQ when necessary.
• This includes 100% of AM SP/O2 volume, plus 10% of OE volume not related to releases.
• Lead sales team in monthly demand S&OP meeting, provide output to supply chain organization, and report historical performance and future projection in executive meeting.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and all company policies relating to J‑SOX, IATF‑16949 and ISO
  14000.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a demand planning/forecasting role using current best‑in‑class planning systems (e.g., Arkieva, Logility, Blue Yonder, Blue Yonder D360 preferred).
• Demonstrated ability in the following areas:
• Conduct complex demand simulations leveraging application modeling tools, statistical analysis, and sales/market intelligence to meet and exceed forecast accuracy KPIs.
• Manage, update, and maintain large databases and reporting tools.
• Interface with demand stakeholders at all levels to strategically identify and validate regional/affiliate industry trends and sales drivers.
• Facilitate data exchange and consensus building in a S&OP environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a multi‑cultural environment.
• APICS, IBF or similar certification preferred.
• Experience in an automotive industry a plus.

• Comprehensive
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Medical has up to 92% paid coverage with a large contribution to HSA, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Financial Security:
  Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage from start date.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6% with no vesting period that starts 30 days after your start date.
• Time Off:
  Generous leave plans that include paid time off, sick time, and both regular and floating holidays.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Paid maternity and paternity leave.