Forecasting Lead - Strategic Analytics & S&OP

Ocado Retail Ltd; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online supermarket is seeking a Forecasting Lead to enhance predictive accuracy and ensure alignment across business areas. This role focuses on managing stakeholder expectations, developing robust forecasting tools, and leading a six-member team. Ideal candidates should have experience in high-performing environments, excellent stakeholder management, and data mining proficiency. Competitive benefits and a hybrid work model are offered.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus scheme

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Free gym memberships

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-performing forecasting and analytical teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize urgent activities against longer-term projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive alignment of forecasts with the expectations of the leadership team.
• Manage relationships with business owners to close the loop on strategic decisions.
• Provide hands-on expertise for best-in-class forecasting models.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Forecasting tools development

Data mining using SQL

Tools

Tableau

R

Python

Job description

A leading online supermarket is seeking a Forecasting Lead to enhance predictive accuracy and ensure alignment across business areas. This role focuses on managing stakeholder expectations, developing robust forecasting tools, and leading a six-member team. Ideal candidates should have experience in high-performing environments, excellent stakeholder management, and data mining proficiency. Competitive benefits and a hybrid work model are offered.