Orchid Orthopedics Solutions LLC Hiring for Demand Analyst at Detroit, Michigan Full Time

SHIFTNo Shift ($0) (United States of America)

A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The Demand Analyst position is responsible for all demand forecasting
activities associated with customers and products. They create and
maintain forecast models for customers, incorporating business
intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing,
project management, finance, operations, and other sources. The Demand
Analyst is the integration point into the sales and commercial
organization. This position leads the dialogue each month for conversion
of demand data into Operation planning and is a key element in the
success of our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. This position
can either be remote or based out of our corporate office in Lansing,
Michigan.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
Collaborate with sales and finance teams in the development and
preparation of commercial performance forecasts, projections, and plans
Publish, present and visualize business information in a creative and
informative manner, suitable to the audience in mind, including
insightful analytics and meaningful interpretations/implications and
conclusions
Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of
aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning
function.
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare
forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate
forecast results.
Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant
variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales,
marketing and project management assumptions.
Interact with sales, marketing, project management, operations & finance
to understand demand forecast drivers.
Provide demand forecast data as the basis for the strategic 5-year plan
and budgeting cycles annually.
Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with sales,
marketing, project management and Finance to obtain and ensure that
current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting
system tool (and form part of the evaluation / definition team for
selecting future software tools).
Provide input to Operations providing demand numbers for the coming year
with more accurate data for the coming 1, 2, and 3 month period

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science (B.S) (Required)
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
2+ Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Experience with data analysis and dashboarding processes and tools,
specifically Power BI, MS Excel, and data warehousing solutions
Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning (preferred but not required)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS THAT ENABLE SUCCESS
Data Analysis Tools – Extensive Experience
Decision Making and Critical Thinking – Working Experience
Information Processing – Extensive Experience
Communicating Complex Concepts – Working Experience
Business Acumen – Extensive Experience
Collaboration – Working Experience
Accuracy and Attention to Detail – Working Experience
Communication – Working Experience
Time management – Working Experience
Managing Multiple Priorities – Working Experience
Problem Solving – Working Experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be able to remain in a stationary position – Occasionally
Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others –
Constantly
Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and
defects – Constantly

WHAT WE OFFER
Opportunity to work in a growing company
Ability to help people live a longer, more active life
Comprehensive benefit package
Ability to work in an organization that values:
Integrity First: We do the right thing
Teamwork: We are one Orchid