Forecast Analyst

About Us

Founded in 1966, Niterra North America, Inc. (formerly NGK Spark Plugs) is the world leader in technology, innovation, and world-class quality in the design of spark plugs and oxygen sensors. Today, that tradition continues as we transform our organization's portfolio, expand our core ceramic technologies, explore capabilities beyond traditional areas, and challenge ourselves to develop solutions and services that leverage technology to address social issues while contributing to a sustainable society.

Summary: The Forecast Analyst is responsible for facilitating monthly SKU and customer-level demand forecasts, driving continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, and serving as the technical power user for SAP. This role involves leading the monthly demand S&OP meeting with the sales team, providing output to the supply chain organization, and reporting historical performance and future projections to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate brings strong demand planning expertise, advanced analytical skills, and the ability to interface with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Serve as the SAP technical power user and database resource for specified product lines. Interface with systems, data, stakeholders, and customers to facilitate monthly SKU/customer-level demand forecasts, seeking continuous improvement in accuracy. Meet all assigned KPIs, including but not limited to forecast accuracy at the customer and product level.

Monitor weekly customer sales volume for oversells and report out as necessary. Drive the continued evolution of application functionality to facilitate global and local utilization and ROI. Work with the CBO Sales Organization in providing GIMS-level forecasts to SCM/IP and GHQ when necessary, including 100% of AM SP/O2 volume and approximately 10% of OE volume not related to releases.

Lead the sales team in the monthly demand S&OP meeting, provide output to the supply chain organization, and report historical performance and future projections in executive meetings. Adhere to all company policies and procedures, including J-SOX, IATF-16949, and ISO14000-related policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field of study, or equivalent experience. 3+ years of experience in a demand planning/forecasting role using current, best-in-class planning systems (e.g., SAP, Manhattan I/O, Anaplan). Demonstrated ability to conduct complex demand simulations leveraging application modeling tools, statistical analysis, and sales/market intelligence to meet and exceed forecast accuracy KPIs.

Ability to manage, update, and maintain large databases and reporting tools. Ability to interface with demand stakeholders at all levels to strategically identify and validate regional and affiliate industry trends and sales drivers. Ability to facilitate data exchange and consensus building in an S&OP environment. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience working in a multicultural environment. Experience in the automotive manufacturing industry is highly preferred. APICS, IBF, or similar certification preferred. Physical Requirements: Able to see and hear (correctable). Able to communicate verbally. Able to use a computer keyboard. Able to sit for extended periods of time.

Potential Hazards: Common hazards associated with working in an office environment.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Financial Security: Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 6%. Time Off: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and paternity leave.

And much more! Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Niterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Staffing Firms: Niterra does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or other payments related to unsolicited resumes or CVs, except as required by a written contract between Niterra and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.