Demand Planning Analyst

You are Goodyear's next Data Analyst for the Demand Planning team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing and forecasting demand patterns, optimizing inventory, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations. Your key focus will involve collaborating with various teams such as supply chain, sales, and marketing to drive demand planning processes based on accurate data insights and predictive analytics. Your primary duties and responsibilities will include: - Conducting demand forecasting by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and other factors to develop precise demand forecasts for different products and regions. - Developing and maintaining statistical models and demand planning tools to predict future demand and identify trends. - Assisting in creating short-term and long-term demand forecasts aligned with company objectives and market conditions. - Collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large datasets to uncover insights related to demand patterns, seasonality, product performance, and market dynamics. - Generating regular reports on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and supply chain performance for key stakeholders. - Monitoring demand and supply variations to provide actionable insights for risk mitigation. - Working closely with cross-functional teams to align demand planning with business strategies, promotions, and seasonal fluctuations. - Supporting inventory management by analyzing stock levels and recommending adjustments based on demand trends and product lifecycle. - Continuously evaluating and improving demand planning tools, processes, and methodologies. - Tracking key performance metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, demand variability, and order fulfillment rates. - Analyzing root causes of demand forecast errors and implementing best practices for continuous improvement. Goodyear, a global tire company with a workforce of 74,000 people and manufacturing facilities in 23 countries, is dedicated to developing cutting-edge products and services through its Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg. Join us in setting the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, visit www.goodyear.com/corporate.,