Forecast Analyst

We are looking for a Forecast Analyst at SMC s Logistics office in Sandviken.The development of a global forecasting process for the company has been, for the last year, run with a project team from different areas of the organization.It is now time to set up a permanent organizational structure to continue the development work and to include more product lines in the forecasting process.A key position is the Forecast Analyst, who will manage the forecast database, update and consolidate the global forecasts, analyze and monitor forecast accuracy.As a member of the forecasting team, you are expected to make recommendations and assist in the development of the global forecasting process. Key performance areas ­- Responsible for managing the forecasting database.­- Ensure there is a process for continuous development of the forecast templates.­- Distribution of the templates & collection of data.­- Updating of production and supplier capacity in the forecast database.­- Update global consolidated forecast.­- Prepare & distribute all related reports & KPIs including allocations.­- Analyze and monitor forecast accuracy.Your profile A University degree with specialization in data base design & data management is required along with courses in operations management or logistics.You should have several years experience working with design and management of a database, preferably in a multi national environment, including working with the collection, analysis and communication of data.Experience from developing reporting and analysis tolls is preferred. Welcome with your application not later than 2007-09-28 at www.sandvik.com /career. Sandvik Mining and Construction is a business area within the Sandvik Group and a leading global supplier of machinery, cemented-carbide tools, service and technical solutions for the excavation of rock and minerals in the mining and construction industries.Annual sales amount to about SEK 25,000 M, with approximately 12,200 employees.