Position

Forecast Analyst- Independent Aftermarket

Location

Arden, NC

About us

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Pay & Benefits

All positions start at an above market pay rate for that position. Benefits are also above market and include the below for all fulltime employees:

• Day 1 Medical Coverage with potential of no monthly premium

• Onsite Health Clinic for employees and dependents (age 14 and over) at no cost

• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement Program after 18 months

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with a matching program

• Company paid holidays and vacation starting Day 1

Job purpose

The BorgWarner Arden campus offers two world class technical centers and a cutting-edge manufacturing facility that designs and produces turbos, fan, and fan drive components for the automotive industry. The Arden campus offers a multitude of career opportunities and is in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Forecast Specialist is responsible for operative planning/forecasting of products and supplies to support the Supply Chain of the Independent Aftermarket organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ REQUIREMENTS

• Creation and analysis of the product forecast, aligning it with Sales / Controlling and processing it through SAP using the appropriate forecasting tools.

• Monitors sales volumes, seasonal patterns, and trends to help create rolling 12-month product forecast for inventory, immediate and future sales.

• Ability to create inventory management strategy based on available tools, team input, supporting RU objectives.

• Use root cause analysis methods to help develop and implement workable solutions to achieve optimal inventory levels and support sales/customer requirements.

• Create and develop reports to analyze the RU inventory/sales mix and develop strategies to continuously improve KPI’s.

• Work directly with Independent Aftermarket sales team, and customers, distributors to provide accurate monthly forecast levels for units and revenue.

• Upload of monthly forecast to SAP using the prescribed system delivery tools.

• Participates as an effective collaborator in support of continuous process improvement.

• Managing and reporting on critical task/functions and key performance indicators.

• Controlling and maintaining product master data including necessary documentation.

• Supports reporting unit annual LRP forecast process.

• Provides ad-hoc sales/forecast analysis as requested by sales and marketing team.

• Leads monthly postmortem inventory analysis, supporting relevant product categories.

• Supports necessary tasks assisting in the launch of new products.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed studies in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent as well as professional experience.

• 5 - 6 years of experience in forecasting and logistics.

• Highly skilled in data analysis and problem solving.

• Ability to work in an independent and structured manner.

• Skilled working with SAP and MS Office/Teams.

• Exceptionally good language skills in English.

• Effective communication skills, ability to work both independently as well as in a team.

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