Senior Statistical Forecasting Analyst

With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that spans the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermo-cosmetics, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we're in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Title: Senior Statistical Forecasting Analyst

Location: Dallas, TX (3 days a week in office)

The Senior Statistical Forecasting Analyst, part of the Global Analytics team and US Supply Chain Planning, is responsible for developing, implementing, and evolving the statistical forecasting process. This position is accountable for creating statistical baseline forecasts at SKU level as well as leveraging market intelligence to generate an unconstrained demand plan as a foundation for the US S&OP process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute the statistical forecasting process. Own the statistical forecast scenarios (test of various model recommendations depending on GBU/Market size/Customer Channel)
• Analyze sales history patterns, interrogate forecast data trend in the markets to derive high quality business analysis and make recommendations to market
• Implement continuous improvement of the statistical forecasting process (process, forecast accuracy / bias & forecast improvement)
• Coordinate Demand Planning activities / priorities with local Demand Planner / regional Supply Chain Head related to statistical forecasting
• Support the S&OP process through documenting, planning, and facilitating as needed
• Monitor essential KPIs, such as MOH, COF, bad goods, demand plan accuracy and bias, and stock in trade. Develop and execute corrective actions when outside of established boundaries
• Collaborate cross functionally with US and global business leaders leading continuous improvement strategies in both the statistical forecasting and S&OP process
• Ensure correct historical data cleansing during deployment and implement processes to allow data cleansing in a routing mode during each forecast cycle
• Train the US demand planners on the statistical forecast and support them to ensure statistical forecasting is embedded within the demand planning process
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 3-5 years in demand planning role with experience in statistical forecasting
• Experience in a matrix environment preferred
• Strong understanding of how planning processes drive operations
• Experience within CPG (consumer packaged goods) and or pharmaceutical/medical device environment strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously. Ability to adjust to changes in priorities and manage time effectively
• Experience building relationships and collaborating with multiple stakeholders within different business functions, as well as third party vendors and partners
• Strong communication, presentation, planning, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills that drive results

What we offer in return

You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base. You will also have access to a range of company benefits, including a competitive wage with shift differential, annual bonus opportunities and career advancement and cross-training.

Next Steps

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team

Our people make a difference

At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.

Employer's Rights:

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.