Mopar North America Forecasting Analyst

The Forecast Analyst is responsible for forecasting service parts demand, analyzing historical trends, and maintaining system-driven demand plans to ensure optimal part availability across the North American network. This role leverages forecasting tools (F2K), demand planning systems (MARCS), and internal/external data sources to create accurate, actionable demand plans that support service level improvement, inventory optimization, and supply chain stability. As well as benchmarking and understanding of evolving techniques in the industry to drive continuous improvement.

The analyst collaborates closely with Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Supplier Operations, and Aftersales teams to drive forecast accuracy, determine safety stock levels, and proactively identify emerging demand risks.

The position balances:

• Analytical depth (forecast accuracy, data modeling, automation),
• Operational execution (inventory deployment, replenishment alignment),
• Process and systems thinking (legacy platforms, IT enhancements, modernization).

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Develop, maintain, and refine forecasts using F2K legacy forecasting system and MARCS demand planning tools
• Analyze historical trends, seasonality, product life cycle, and service rate performance to improve forecast accuracy
• Maintain safety stock calculations and recommend adjustments to balance availability and inventory cost
• Depot-level UCS analysis - What are areas to improve inventory to yield customer service improvements
• Partner with Inventory Planning to align forecast outputs with stocking strategies.
• Work with suppliers and purchasing teams to communicate demand changes, risks, and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with field operations, network design, and depot operations teams to align strategies across the network.
• Execute long-term inventory health plans aligned with S&OP and Mopar strategic priorities.
• Analyze inventory availability, fill rates, and service performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform safety stock analysis and recommend adjustments based on demand variability, lead-time changes, and risk mitigation needs.
• Support depot-level UCS analysis to ensure stocking policies optimize space utilization and service coverage.
• Lead digital transformation efforts to modernize reporting pipelines using Power BI, SQL, and advanced analytics tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory management, supply chain analytics, or operations planning.
• Strong command of inventory planning methodologies, E&O frameworks, and financial implications.
• Expertise in data analytics and reporting tools (Excel Advanced, Access, Cognos, Power BI).
• Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional projects.
• Ability to manage complex datasets and deliver clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to work onsite per Stellantis inperson work requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the automotive or service parts industry.
• Hands-on experience with Stellantis systems: CITS, CLTSO, MARCS, Cognos, F2K, WMS, and mainframe reporting.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, or data automation tools.
• Familiarity with S&OP processes and KPI governance.
• Experience driving inventory reduction, E&O mitigation, and reporting standardization at scale
• Statistical Knowledge of how inventory is modeled
• Forecasting techniques not limited (Alpha , Forecast Value Added, MAPE, and Best Fit)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization