Forecasting Specialist – Assistant Manager
Genpact
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Katowice • Poland
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About the role
- Key to this role is the creation and maintenance of the statistical forecast for the portfolio for all time horizons
- Run Machine Learning forecast responsibilities
- Ensure statistical / sensed forecasts are created for the whole of their portfolio considering demand drivers at the agreed hierarchy level
- Research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, and evaluate forecast performance
- Monitor and report on specific KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, forecast BIAS, MAPE, forecast value add) at multiple levels and lags and provide insights on contributing factors and improvement opportunities
- Select the best statistical model for forecast items that cannot be modelled by the system considering seasonality, responsiveness, trend and stability
- Contribute to Promotion Planning based on data insights
- Run Machine Learning forecast and disaggregation to building blocks
- Run automatic cleansing. Make sure final output (cleansed data) completed in the system
- Generate historical demand performance report and ensure all the needed actions to be considered for forecasting
- For new product introductions, analyze proposal of like-SKU and collaborate with Demand Planners to generate the initial forecasts, additionally consider cannibalization impacts
- Optimize and tune statistical forecasts, updating system parameters after conducting the necessary analysis to identify improvement opportunities
- Track and monitor changes to allow for continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, applied math or other relevant degree
- Strong understanding of at least advanced planning systems and its functionality
- Knowledge of ERP functionality, experience with SAP / Oracle / JDE an asset
- Demonstrated experience in Forecasting (Statistical Techniques, Collaboration Scenario Modeling, Parameters modeling)
- Strong analytical skills
- Exceptional drive, excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to immediately contribute in a collaborative team environment
- An ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a high level of client focus
- Strong work ethic and high attention to detail, with a desire to learn
Benefits
- Be a transformation leader – Work at the cutting edge of AI, automation, and digital innovation
- Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter
- Accelerate your career — Get hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities
- Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem-solvers who push boundaries every day
- Thrive in a values-driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
statistical forecastingmachine learningforecast accuracyforecast BIASMAPEforecast value addstatistical model selectiondata cleansingdemand performance analysiscollaboration scenario modeling
Soft Skills
analytical skillsinterpersonal skillseffective communicationteam collaborationmulti-priority managementclient focusstrong work ethicattention to detaildrivedesire to learn