Sr. Forecast Analyst - Global PDC
Allisontransmission · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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Benefits:
The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.
- Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
- Employer HSA contribution
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
- 401K with generous Company match & contribution
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
- Robust employee wellness program
- Tuition assistance program
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead global forecasting strategy development, including designing multi‑year forecasting approaches, standardizing forecasting processes across PDCs, and setting governance for statistical model selection and performance tracking.
- Own enterprise forecast performance, driving root‑cause analysis of forecast variance and leading cross‑functional corrective action plans involving Operations, Material Planning, Finance, and Order Administration.
- Lead complex global forecasting projects such as major product launches, regional expansion changes, new model introductions, and service‑part lifecycle transitions, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business goals.
- Enhance predictive analytics capabilities, including building advanced statistical models, multivariate forecasting approaches, and scenario‑planning tools that support strategic inventory decisions.
- Serve as the global SME for forecasting systems, recommending enhancements in SAP, BW, and statistical tools, and partnering with IT on system testing, configuration, and global tool rollouts.
- Provide leadership and mentorship, including training junior analysts, establishing best practices, and reviewing detailed forecast outputs for accuracy, consistency, and strategic relevance.
- Lead cross‑functional forums, representing GPDC in high‑visibility reviews with Product Line Teams, Supply Chain leadership, Operations, Finance, and global regional teams.
- Develop enterprise standard work, including documentation of global forecast processes, training materials, and audit‑ready governance for forecasting accuracy and inventory optimization.
- Drive continuous improvement, leading Kaizen events, process mapping, and waste‑reduction efforts across global replenishment workflows.
- Oversee safety stock strategy globally, including monitoring service level performance, optimizing statistical safety stock calculations, and coordinating with regional teams on risk management.
- Lead analytics integrations, using complex data blending across ERP, BW, forecast systems, and external data sources to produce actionable insights.
Key Performance Measures:
- Global forecast accuracy improvement, with accountability for iterative improvement targets.
- Inventory optimization impact, including contribution to reductions in excess/obsolete material and improvements in inventory turns.
- Service‑level performance improvements at item‑location level across multiple geographies.
- Successful execution of cross‑functional projects and measurable improvements from process standardization initiatives.
- Leadership effectiveness, measured by mentorship outcomes, cross‑functional collaboration scores, and adoption rates of new forecasting tools or processes.
Competencies and Behaviors:
- Advanced analytical and statistical modeling capability.
- Proven leadership in cross‑functional environments.
- Expert‑level ability to translate complex data insights into executive‑ready narratives.
- Strategic thinking, with ability to anticipate business implications of forecast changes and design solutions.
- Influencing skills to drive adoption of new tools, processes, and methodologies across multiple global sites.
Qualifications and Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Business, Information Management, or related field.
- 3+ years of global forecasting, demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analytics experience in a multi‑country environment.
Preferred:
- ASCM or IBF certification.
- Master’s Degree or MBA with Supply Chain emphasis.
Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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