Global Forecasting Analyst

GLOBAL | FULL-TIME | WAALWIJK, THE NETHERLANDS

Turn Data into Insight. Strengthen Global Demand Forecasting.

About the Role
As iGM Resins continues to strengthen its global supply chain planning capabilities, reliable and unbiased demand forecasting is becoming increasingly critical for effective decision-making. The Global Forecasting Analyst plays a key role in building the statistical baseline forecast that supports our global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. In this role, you work at the intersection of data, analytics, and supply chain strategy. By ensuring strong demand data foundations and continuously improving forecasting models, you enable better planning decisions, improved service levels, and deeper business insights across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity for an analytically driven professional who enjoys transforming complex data into actionable insights and contributing to the evolution of forecasting toward advanced analytics and machine learning–driven approaches.

What is your role?
Reporting to the Global Demand Planning & S&OP Lead, you collaborate closely with the Global Demand Planner, Supply Chain teams, and external forecasting partners to strengthen forecasting quality and analytical capabilities across the business. Your work ensures that our global planning organization operates with reliable, data-driven demand signals.
You will:

• Generate and maintain a robust statistical baseline forecast covering a 3–24-month planning horizon
• Ensure high-quality demand history and master data within planning and ERP systems by identifying and resolving anomalies or structural breaks
• Analyse forecast accuracy and bias using metrics such as MAPE, Bias, and Forecast Value Add
• Identify root causes of forecast deviations and recommend improvements in models, parameters, or data inputs
• Develop and maintain forecasting KPIs, dashboards, and analytical reporting to support S&OP discussions and decision-making
• Collaborate with external forecasting partners to tune statistical models and improve forecasting parameters
• Support scenario simulations and sensitivity analyses to provide insights into demand assumptions and potential planning gaps
• Identify opportunities to strengthen forecasting processes, tools, and analytical capabilities across the organization

Your insights will directly support global planning decisions and contribute to stronger alignment between demand, supply, and business strategy.

Who are you?
You are an analytically strong professional who enjoys solving complex problems through data. You combine statistical thinking with business understanding and are able to translate analytical results into clear insights for cross-functional stakeholders.
You bring:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in supply chain, Operations, Business Analytics, Econometrics, Statistics, Data Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• 1–2 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analytics, or a similar analytical role in an international environment
• Solid understanding of statistical forecasting techniques such as time-series models, regression, seasonality, and trend analysis
• Strong analytical and root cause problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate analytical insights into clear and practical business recommendations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with BI tools such as Power BI or SAP Analytics Cloud
• Affinity with data modelling, data governance, and analytical reporting
• Having programming skills (e.g., Python, SQL, or similar) is considered a plus

You recognize yourself in iGM’s 5C culture: Commitment, Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, and Customer Centricity.

What do we offer?

• A highly visible analytical role within a global supply chain planning organization
• Exposure to international planning processes and executive S&OP discussions
• Opportunities to develop deep expertise in forecasting analytics and demand planning
• The chance to contribute to the evolution of forecasting toward advanced analytics and machine learning
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial environment within a growing global company
• Competitive compensation and development opportunities

About iGM Resins
IGM Resins is a global leader in UV technology and specialty chemicals for inks, coatings, and adhesives. Headquartered in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, we operate across Europe, Asia, and the Americas with approximately 700 employees worldwide. We combine deep technical expertise with commercial drive and entrepreneurial thinking to deliver high-performance solutions that enable our customers to grow. At iGM, ownership, collaboration, and execution make the difference — and every role contributes directly to our global success.

Interested?
Send your CV and motivation letter to: careers.EMEA@igmresins.com
For questions about the role, please contact:
Babette van Loon – P&O Manager EMEA | Email: b.van.loon@igmresins.com, Phone: +31 6 46 10 31 84