Lumen delivers a secure platform for applications and data, aiming to connect people, data, and applications. The Forecaster role involves managing forecasting models for the Network workforce, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with Field Management to meet customer demand.
Interpret forecast in the Forecasting Tool which incorporates resource information to allow the company to predict Employee resources and provide its supply chain with information to meet customer demand.
Gather, analyze, and validate data.
Adjust plan based on updated information from forecast model.
Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process and improving relationships among planners and Field Management to better guide the company expectations and results while managing expenses.
Recommend adjustments for operational forecasts.
Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion.
Provide input to volume planning.
Facilitate and manage regular demand planning meetings with field partners.
Achieve consensus with the business side and the demand chain.
Provide and maintain regular documentation of the ongoing plan and any changes
Maintain demand planning system and Forecast Tool.
Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of the forecast.
Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning.
Maintain documentation for area information
RCA on missed commitments and carryover.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree; 2-4 years of professional experience
Master's Degree; 0-1 years of experience
Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, presentation and facilitation skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential to effectively interact with all areas and levels of business.
Must be able to prioritize work and handle multiple issues concurrently.
Computer skills are required including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Candidate must have the ability to work in a consultative manner with others, i.e. establish rapport, interview fact-find, present options recommend solutions, follow-up and customer focused behavior.
Previous experience in a multi-tasking, result oriented position in a deadline focused business.
This function is performed 365 days a year which could include weekends/holidays/evening and at time 40+ hours per week and encompasses coverage for multiple time zones.
Preferred
Master's Degree; 2-4 years of experience
Benefits
Health
Life
Voluntary Lifestyle benefits
Lumen delivers the most secure platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences
