Manages an organization's demand planning and forecasting activities to support production operations, supply chain execution, and business objectives.
Oversees forecasting methodologies, tools, and assumptions to improve forecast accuracy, reduce variability, and ensure responsiveness to changing business or market conditions. Evaluates forecast performance to identify bias, bad assumptions, or missing information and recommends corrective actions. Collaborates with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to incorporate promotional activity, seasonality, and market intelligence forecasts into operational planning.
| Job Title | Job Description | |
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| 1 | Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst I | The Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst I analyzes inventory levels, sales data, production metrics, and product demand trends to determine the amount of finished product to be produced. Develops demand forecasts to support operational planning, inventory management, and business decision-making. Being a Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst I collaborates with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to incorporate promotional activity, seasonality, and market intelligence into forecasts. Identifies, evaluates, and determines the best metrics to provide accurate and responsive forecasting models and tools. In addition, Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst I monitors forecast performance and forecast bias to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions. Prepares forecast reports and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Working as a Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. |
| 2 | Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst II | The Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst II analyzes inventory levels, sales data, production metrics, and product demand trends to determine the amount of finished product to be produced. Develops demand forecasts to support operational planning, inventory management, and business decision-making. Being an Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst II collaborates with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to incorporate promotional activity, seasonality, and market intelligence into forecasts. Identifies, evaluates, and determines the best metrics to provide accurate and responsive forecasting models and tools. In addition, Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst II monitors forecast performance and forecast bias to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions. Prepares forecast reports and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being an Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst II occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Working as an Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst II typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. |
| 3 | Healthcare Services Planning Director | The Healthcare Services Planning Director performs analysis of trends in healthcare and makes recommendations for new services or changes in existing services. Directs and oversees the patient service planning function for a hospital or healthcare system. Being a Healthcare Services Planning Director requires a bachelor's degree. Supports feasibility analysis and new program planning. In addition, Healthcare Services Planning Director typically reports to top management. The Healthcare Services Planning Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. Working as a Healthcare Services Planning Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. |
| 4 | Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst III | The Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst III analyzes inventory levels, sales data, production metrics, and product demand trends to determine the amount of finished product to be produced. Develops demand forecasts to support operational planning, inventory management, and business decision-making. Being a Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst III collaborates with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to incorporate promotional activity, seasonality, and market intelligence into forecasts. Identifies, evaluates, and determines the best metrics to provide accurate and responsive forecasting models and tools. In addition, Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst III monitors forecast performance and forecast bias to identify gaps and recommend corrective actions. Prepares forecast reports and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Being a Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Working as a Demand Forecasting & Modeling Analyst III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. |
| 5 | Procurement Manager | The Procurement Manager maintains relationship with vendors or suppliers and negotiates contracts for major purchases. Manages all purchasing activities and establishes strategic purchasing processes and procedures. Being a Procurement Manager typically requires a bachelor's degree. Evaluates and analyzes purchasing trend and price trend to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs. In addition, Procurement Manager typically reports to a senior manager. The Procurement Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Working as a Procurement Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. |
| Skills | Proficiency Level |
|---|---|
| Business Acumen | Level 2 |
| Budgeting | Level 3 |
| Planning and Organizing | Level 4 |