Job Description

Requisition ID: 73234
Sponsorship Available: No
Relocation Assistance Available: No

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position

Operate the monthly Sales Forecasting process, including the develop of statistical models, capture and modeling of assumptions and maintaining the forecast at the Material & Customer Group level & facilitating Consensus meetings with Sales & marketing.

Drive improved forecast accuracy by using metrics, researching root cause for forecast error & developing solutions to address root cause.

Support the Sales & Marketing teams with data & analysis to increase their effectiveness in building a sales forecast for their business segments. Proactively provide adhoc analysis that supports the justification of opportunity/risk, identifies current and future trends and present in a simplified manner.

Ideate, own and drive projects and initiatives in the forecasting process and reporting that helps improve the accuracy of demand signals, accessibility and ease of identifying trends and continues to enhance the tools used by the team. Develop & implement changes to improve the efficiency or effectiveness of the forecasting process or systems.

Primary Responsibilities

* Performs statistical analysis & gathers all appropriate inputs from various groups (Sales, Marketing, Categories, Finance, Planning & Manufacturing).
* Owns & operates the Monthly Sales Forecast Consensus Process. Facilitates resolutions of forecast discrepancies between Categories, Channels & Brands. Leads the consensus meeting & facilitates conflict resolution.
* Generate forecast accuracy/performance metrics at various levels of aggregation. Investigate root causes of forecast error & develops preventive/corrective measures.
* Adjusts forecast models as appropriate to reflect the expected impact of: Industry, share & economic trends, Competitive issues & trends, Marketing plans, events & overrides, Pricing & products strategies, Sales plans & incentives & New product introductions & discontinuances.
* Initiates & drives process & systems improvements to increase the efficiency & effectiveness of the forecasting process.

Required Education and Experience

* Bachelor's Degree in business, economics or related field required, Advanced Degree preferred
* 3 years of experience in supply chain, operations management, S&OP, forecasting or related field required

Skills and Abilities

* Ability to manage complex data, infer trends & spot patterns.
* Understand the S&OP process, forecasting concepts, models, statistical techniques, market customer, end-users & business models.
* Well-developed communication skills, both verbal & written.
* Excellent project & time-management skills.
* Ability to work with remote teams in an effective manner

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Goodyear is one of the worlds largest tire companies. It employs about 64,000 people and manufactures its products in 47 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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