Overview
The purpose of this role is to ensure for a specific BU, to generate a sound driver-based forecast as starting point for the Demand Planning process within IBP by ensuring the right data is available for the IBP forecasting engine (PFE), executing the models that generate the forecast. The forecasting analyst roles will collaborate day to day with the Demand Planners to ensure the forecast is as per business needs and with the Data Scientists to continuously improve the forecasting engine and the data to improve the forecast accuracy. The forecasting analyst will work both on Mid-Term (monthly / 24 months) and Short-Term (weekly / 16-20 weeks) depending on the scope assigned within a BU.
The scope of this role covers a concrete BU and will have a dotted line reporting relationship with the BU IBP+DP Lead and a solid line with the Global Forecasting team.
Responsibilities
Be the main point of contact for BU Demand Planning Leads and Data Scientist working for that specific BU




Ensure all demand drivers are being captured in the driver-based forecast,o Reconcile data inputs to confirm that all volume driver data is complete and there are no gap
Ensure all the Master Data needed to activate, deactivate, substitute DFUs in the Demand Planning systems and all associated lifecycles management activities at the different levels of the hierarchy are consistently executed.
Manage the overall/ massive master data management,
Drive overall Forecast Continuous Improvements and Root Cause Analysis with the Demand Planners and perform the analysis on the modelling.
Identify improvement areas and recommended actions Collaborate with Demand Planners and Data Scientists to define an implement an improvement backlog on the models
Qualifications
Holder of both a Bachelor’s and Master’ degree (preferably with studies in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance). Having an MBA is a plus.
Experience in generating accurate demand statistical forecast and in adva

📌 Manager - Demand Forecasting (India)
🏢 PepsiCo
📍 India