申请编号: 40425

 

康宁公司在材料科学方面是世界主要的创新者之一。160多年以来，康宁公司一直将其在特种玻璃、陶瓷以及光学物理方面无可比拟的专业知识运用于新产品开发中，其间发展了众多新兴行业，从而改变了人们生活。

康宁公司之所以能够获得成功，是因为不断地进行研发投入、独创性地将材料和流程创新相结合，同时为了解决严峻的技术挑战而与客户密切合作。

 

Purpose of the Position: Provide forecast analytics for business needs including monthly preparation of forecast that includes analysis of customer demand, market indicators, statistical models and product manager input. Additional responsibilities include preparation and analysis of key metrics and accuracy targets.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Combine detailed market understanding, external environmental factors (e.g. CAPEX), forecast accuracy, and statistical inputs to create and tune detailed product forecasts

• Coordinate with PLM, Sales, and Commercial Operations to produce a monthly forecast (24-month view) and weekly forecast (13-week view) that will be communicated to production

• Assist in weekly and monthly forecasting meeting that will drive results for manufacturing capacity planning and global S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning)

• Develop and maintain expertise on forecast system: understand and apply appropriate statistical models and parameters in forecast process

• Develop and/or improve data management and automation tools for forecasting analytics

• Measure and report product forecast accuracy to achieve division accuracy goals and self-correct future forecasts

• Track and report performance of key metrics versus forecasts and business plans, report to senior management as required

• Maintain key data in forecasting software

• Generate other impromptu forecasts for budget, business plans, ARs, financial exercises, scenario planning, or as otherwise required by upper management

• Communicate forecasting processes and best practices within the business

• Assist with special projects and prepare/make presentations as required

 

Education & Experience

• BA/BS in Business, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Supply Chain, or Analytics related field

• 2-5 years in commercial function, ideally in a position requiring data analysis Required Skills

• Very strong analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative) with ability to see the big picture as well as the individual details

• Methodical and detail oriented – ability and willingness to dig through large amounts of data to find anomalies, outliers, and/or errors

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritize based on established timelines as well as impromptu requests • Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)

 

Desired Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of forecasting concepts and applications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access and Excel)

• Intermediate to expert skills in SQL, Visual Basic, R, and/or Python

• Experience with forecasting software

• Working knowledge of ERP systems or planning software applications Soft Skills

• Take ownership of tasks and projects and manage to completion

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities

• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills in English