Forecast Analyst
Job ID
2026-9772
# of Openings
1
Type
Full-Time
Job Location: Address
990 - 84th Street S.W.
State
MI
City
Byron Center
ZIP Code
49315
Shift
First
Overview
Our growing company is seeking to hire a Forecast Analyst located at our Byron Center, Michigan location.
Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, Prototyping, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 24 manufacturing facilities which are strategically located near our customers.
**Pay range for this position is $65 - $75k **
Responsibilities
Compile actual sales and forecast data to support business decisions around sales, capacity, and material planning.
Prepare capacity analyses to support decisions around capital expenditure and production readiness planning across sites
Prepare material forecast and inventory plan
Develop and Pilot new metrics for SIOP and Variance reporting for SIOP
Involve collaboration and communication with peers in multiple departments.
Develop programs using, advance experience with MS Office Suite: Power Query, Pivot Tables, Macros, Visual Basics etc.
Ability to capture, develop and analyze large amounts of data and error proofing work.
Ability to travel
Qualifications
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Excellent data analysis skills, ideally including background knowledge of statistical forecasting software with a desire to understand the data to drive solutions.
COMMUNICATION/LANGUAGE SKILLS
Strong written and oral communication skills; required to communicate effectively with various levels of staff and departments.
MATHEMATICAL/ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Advanced math skills to perform calculations; Analytics to process data and factor all relevant demand details; Statistical data experience preferred. Highly detail oriented.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Strong computer acumen requires ability to work in multiple ERP systems.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
High energy and able to prioritize and multitask in fast paced and rapidly changing environment; resourcefulness and advanced problem-solving abilities required.
MEC Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering an environment of mutual respect and integrity. We conduct all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. Furthermore, MEC undertakes affirmative action initiatives to ensure equal employment opportunities for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
