Worldwide Service Parts Forecast Analyst
Analyze the worldwide forecast and maintain accurate and timely material schedules to ensure fill metrics and inventory levels are properly balanced-Analyzed global service forecast and schedules to ensure proper balance between customer support metrics for fill (97.6%) and inventory levels (1.34 annual turns).-Reviewed the WW Fill & Backorder application daily to track YTD & PTD fill rates.-Worked the FAR (Forecast Analyst Report) daily to monitor and analyze demand to establish and maintain the aggregate forecast, identifying when demand trends exceed parameters.-Utilized multiple reports such as True Need, AirXtreme Exceptions, and Zero Inventory to determine material shortages and adjust schedules in accordance with fill metrics.-Collaborate with supply management and the PCE (Production Class Equipment) analyst to ensure proper communication of requirements, on-time delivery, and program metrics achievement-Collaborated with supply management to ensure proper communication of requirements and on-time delivery, resulting in a 25% reduction in air freight year over year.-Collaborated with the PCE analyst to ensure program metrics were achieved and maintained.-Work closely with JDPS (John Deere Power Systems) SPO (Service Parts Operations) to ensure new parts are adopted and forecasted correctly-Worked closely with JDPS SPO to ensure new parts were adopted and forecasted correctly.-Called into weekly Class I meetings to identify and discuss resolution for any issues related to the part adoption process.-Worked the JDPS Class I report regularly to identify newly adopted parts that may be over and under forecasted.-Utilized the New Cancel Change Report to review changes in parts going through the Decisions Work Que and made necessary changes to align material schedules with changes in effective date or first-year forecast.
