Forecast and Deployment Analyst

## Forecast and Deployment AnalystMississauga,Ontario,CAN## **This role in summary**# Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the role for **Forecast and Deployment Analyst (****Analyst, Supply & Logistics)**. This role will be located onsite at our facility in Canada.# The Forecast and Deployment Analyst leads the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, owning the development and maintenance of sales forecasts, and driving cross-functional alignment on deployment and execution strategies. This role strategically manages inventory levels, proactively identifies supply chain risks, and provides leadership in demand-side input for S&OP, ensuring optimal supply-demand alignment.## **Your responsibilities will include*** Own and lead the development and maintenance of a robust sales forecast (SKU/Week/Location) to drive predictability and accuracy.* Provide leadership and direction to the Sales organization, acting as the primary subject matter expert for the Channel forecasting process.* Drive collaborative efforts with Sales and Trade Marketing to establish a comprehensive understanding of all events/promo activities within major Channels/Trade Partners that influence the demand signal.* Drive the management of all product transitions and launches from a forecasting and integrated supply chain coordination perspective.* Strategically manage inventory levels, autonomously driving adjustments to the forecast and deployment plans to optimize inventory holding costs and minimize stockouts.* Establish and lead the development and presentation of executive-level reports on forecast accuracy, deployment efficiency, and other strategic metrics.* Direct collaboration with the production planning team to ensure the forecast and deployment plans are strategically aligned with production capacity and long-range planning.* Lead the demand side input for the S&OP process, acting as the primary subject matter expert responsible for setting the consensus forecast.* Drive and lead special projects as required.* Using Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)## **Minimum requirements*** Bachelor's Degree* 2+ years of experience in supply chain, demand planning or forecasting## **Preferred skills and experiences*** Technical Proficiency – Knowledge of SAP* Attention to Detail – Demonstrates high accuracy in data analysis, reporting, and system inputs to ensure the integrity of the strategic planning process* Analytical Thinking – Exceptional ability to synthesize complex forecast data, derive strategic insights, and independently set a course of action to ensure optimal supply-demand alignment.* Problem Solving – Proactively owns the identification of complex supply chain risks and establishes robust mitigation strategies to prevent service or inventory disruptions* Communication Skills – Acts as the primary communication leader, clearly articulating strategic insights and decisions to executive and cross-functional teams, driving consensus.* Accountability – Takes full ownership of tasks with a strong sense of responsibility and urgency, especially during time-sensitive, high-impact projects* Adaptability – Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with shifting strategic priorities and evolving processesRSRWH## **What we offer**Permanent Employees enjoy leading edge benefit programs that allows for choice and flexibility to meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Whirlpool offers a unique opportunity to become your best through cross-functional involvement, challenging work, coaching and feedback, recognition, best-in-class total rewards, and personal growth and career development.* **Flexible Benefits (including Healthcare Expense and Wellness accounts, Income Protection - LTD, AD&D, Life Insurance)*** **Parental Top Up Plan*** **Family Building Support Benefit*** **Whirlpool Additional Designated Holidays (2 extra company paid holidays)*** **Employee Assistance Program*** **Retiree benefits, Savings Plans, Defined Contribution Pension Plan*** **Employee Discount*** **Eligible for annual bonus**Whirlpool’s Ways of Working Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:* **Always On Flexibility** - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.* **Two-Week Work from Anywhere** - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.* **Sabbatical** - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.Years of experience* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsAnalysisData Privacy AgreementYou acknowledge you have reviewed our . We will automatically create a candidate profile for you using information in your CV. We may supplement your profile from publicly available business networks, like LinkedIn. We use matching algorithms to recommend positions to you or to highlight your application for recruiters with open positions suited to your skills. However, you are free to manually search and apply for all available positions. 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