Analyst - Forecasting & Scheduling

Job Description
 

• Develop short-term forecasts for GM retail, fleet, and industry (current and next year).
• Build and maintain automated reporting tools (Power BI and others).
• Collaborate with the GM Canada AI team to enhance current processes and develop other automation solutions.
• Monthly Forecast Cycle:
  • Update forecasts with actual sales.
  • Assess upside/risk and adjust annual forecast.
  • Set retail and fleet forecasts for remaining months.
  • Generate summary reports: retail/fleet forecasts, market share, YoY comparisons.
• 20-Day Snapshot:
  • Estimate month-end sales and market share.
  • Create business status presentations.
• Collaborate with brand and fleet teams to build next year's budget forecast.
• Communicate approved forecasts to GMNA.
• Develop and present production requests aligned with sales forecasts.
• Secure leadership approval and submit requests to production control.
• Participate in North American scheduling meetings and update production schedules.
• Maintain relationships with NAMA forecasting team.
• Produce inventory reports: shipments vs. sales vs. inventory.
• Determine optimal dealership inventory levels by model.
• Visualize inventory needs, production shifts, and sales risk.
• Engage brand and fleet teams on forecast and production changes.
• Deliver ad hoc reports and analyses.
• Support cross-training and collaboration across the Distribution Team.

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