Forecasting Data Analyst

Job Description

Hybrid: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Michigan Warren Tech Center three times per week, at minimum or other frequency dictated by the business.

Relocation: This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The Role:
We are looking for a highly analytical and results-driven Forecasting Data Analyst to bridge the gap between advanced data science and supply chain business operations. In this hybrid role, you will contribute to the designing and deployment of forecasting models while directly supporting demand planning, inventory optimization, and operational decision-making. You'll combine statistical modeling, machine learning, and business collaboration to deliver accurate and actionable forecasts that drive supply chain efficiency and resilience.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Analyze historical data, seasonality, trends, and external factors to improve forecast accuracy.
• Integrate forecasts into S&OP processes and provide insights to improve inventory planning and service levels.
• Monitor and improve forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, RMSE) and provide root-cause analysis for forecast errors.
• Communicate technical findings and forecasts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to building and maintaining time series and machine learning models to forecast demand, sales, and other key supply chain metrics.
• Lead, with supervision, cross-functional teams (supply chain, operations, finance, sales, marketing) to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and establish process that align forecasts with business goals.
• Contribute to the development of automated data pipelines, dashboards, and tools to streamline forecast reporting and decision-making.
• Perform scenario analysis and risk modeling utilizing Maestro / Kinaxis to support supply chain contingency planning
• Learn to manage multiple priorities, balancing ongoing projects, ad hoc tasks, and high-priority assignments as business needs change.
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve processes and recommend data-driven solutions to enhance business performance.
• Support day to day activities including performing forecast reviews, ad-hoc data pulls and analysis, and investigations into chronic forecast errors.

Additional Job Description

Yours Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain analytics.
• Proficient in Python or R for statistical modeling and data manipulation.
• Proficient with forecasting techniques (ARIMA, Prophet, exponential smoothing, regression, etc.).
• Experience with data tools like SQL, Excel, and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with forecasting and supply chain planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle Demantra).
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in manufacturing, retail, logistics, or similar industries.
• Exposure to machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, XGBoost, TensorFlow).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and version control (e.g., Git).

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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