Forecast Data Analyst

Job Description

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.

Key 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.
• Collaborate with 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 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
• 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.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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