Statistical Forecaster
Barcelona, Spain Permanent Posted on Mar. 11, 2025 Closing on Jun. 20, 2025Job Title: Statistical Forecaster
Location:Opella, Barcelona
About Us:At Opella, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.
Our Ambition:Within Opella, we have the ambition to Grow and Perform even stronger and faster, ahead of the Market. That’s why we are looking for talents who:
- Like agility and new ways of working
- Value operational autonomy and speed decision-making
- Are passionate about data and digital transformation
- Are consumer-obsessed and want to make a difference
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit
Your Role:As part of the Opella team, you will have the opportunity to work in an environment where people can thrive, grow, enjoy and be at their best. Our aim is to create an inclusive and exciting workplace for FMCH talents where we value authenticity, passion, speed, and a strong sense of purpose to work together as one Consumer Healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute the monthly forecast calculation using the most effective models and parameters.
- Define and enforce cleansing rules for historical data based on insights gathered from the markets.
- Establish rules for historical outlier detection, review system-proposed adjustments, and validate them.
- Select the appropriate baseline following department guidelines.
- Conduct forecast reviews by exception, leveraging alerts and segmentation strategies.
- Evaluate different forecasting methods and algorithms, translating their value into actionable business insights.
- Influence executives and senior management on the benefits of advanced analytics.
- Propose and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy and performance across assigned countries.
- Analyze forecasting performance from previous months to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions to enhance statistical forecast accuracy.
- Drive continuous improvement in demand segmentation and forecasting processes by identifying, prioritizing, and executing key projects.
- Identify and champion potential improvements within the department and support their implementation.
- Manage relationships with local and regional IBP Leads to:
- Gather market insights and ensure alignment on key assumptions.
- Integrate market insights into forecasting models (causal factors, outliers).
- Monitor and drive adoption of automated forecasting processes at the country level.
About You:
- Experience:Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in similar roles
- Soft Skills:Strategic vision, analytical vision
- Technical Skills:Power BI, ERP, and coding knowledge will be a plus
- Education:Management, Engineering, Finance degree. Master in related field is a plus.
- Languages:Fluent in English; Spanish and French are a plus
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