Forecaster

Brightspeed is looking for a Forecaster to join our team! In the Forecaster position, you will be responsible for managing the work streams and the resources that affect how appointments are being offered. The forecast system creates and maintains forecast models for the Network workforce, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from multiple sources.The Forecast Team is the integration point into the Field Network, supporting Field Management in all Regions. Implementation of the Forecast System, Detail forecast modeling is the responsibility of this position. This position leads the dialogue for their respective markets and products team.As a Forecaster, Your Responsibilities Will Include:Creating statistical 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.Gathering, analyzing and validating dataExecuting statistical modeling and dataReviewing statistical forecast models and plansAchieving 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 expensesApplying error analysis techniques to improve forecastingSummarizing aggregate statistical forecastsRecommending adjustments for operational forecastsPreparing relevant material to facilitate research and discussionProviding input to volume planning (Latest Estimates annual process)Facilitating and managing demand planning customer meetingsAchieving consensus with the business side and the demand chainMaintaining demand planning system and Forecast ToolEntering and modifying data and ensuring data is correctMonitoring trends in forecast errorPreparing and maintaining relevant reports pertaining to demand planning processRefining systems and methods to continually improve forecasts to better anticipate customer needs