Forecast Analyst

Forecast Analyst Location: County Durham - Site based, 5 days onsite per week, 8:30am till 5:00pm Salary: 32,000 - 38,000Why this role matters Are you a numbers whiz who loves turning complex data into clear insights that drive business decisions? Our client, a leading food business, is looking for a Forecast Analyst to join their Sales team and play a key role in shaping accurate, reliable forecasts that keep the business ahead of demand. You''ll work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to optimise stock, support promotions, and improve forecast accuracy.What you''ll be doingCollaborating with Sales and Marketing to build and challenge rolling 12-month forecasts at account and SKU level.Monitoring weekly forecast updates and providing clear commentary to key stakeholders.Producing monthly forecast accuracy reports, spotting trends, and recommending improvements.Acting as the go-to person for sales vs. forecast queries from Inventory Planning and Customer Services.Liaising with customer supply chains to understand demand, EPOS data, and depot stock.Managing forecasts around promotional periods to ensure the right stock is in the right place at the right time.Driving continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and reducing bias across the business.What we''re looking forAdvanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a methodical approach.Experience with forecasting, demand planning, or sales data (desirable). ..... full job details .....