SAP IBP Time Series Analyst / Manager

MEXICO

REMOTE

6-12months

Job Summary

The IBP Time Series role is responsible for delivering accurate, data-driven forecasts and translating them into actionable demand, supply, and inventory plans. This position plays a critical role in Integrated Business Planning by leveraging time series models, statistical forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize service levels, inventory, and supply performance.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting

• Develop, maintain, and improve time series forecasting models using historical data, seasonality, trends, and causal factors.
• Generate short-, mid-, and long-term forecasts at multiple aggregation levels (SKU, product family, region, channel).
• Monitor forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, bias) and continuously refine models to improve performance.

Demand Planning

• Translate statistical forecasts into consensus demand plans through collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Incorporate promotions, new product launches, phase-outs, and market intelligence into demand plans.
• Support IBP cycles by preparing demand scenarios and highlighting risks and opportunities.

Inventory Optimization

• Optimize inventory targets by balancing service levels, working capital, and supply constraints.
• Define and maintain safety stock and replenishment parameters based on demand variability and lead times.
• Analyze excess and obsolete inventory and recommend corrective actions.

Supply Planning Support

• Align demand plans with supply capabilities, capacity constraints, and sourcing strategies.
• Support supply planning and S&OP/IBP discussions with scenario analysis and trade-off evaluations.
• Identify supply risks and collaborate with operations to mitigate shortages or overstock situations.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience in time series forecasting and statistical modeling.
• Knowledge of IBP, S&OP, demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency with planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, APO, Kinaxis, o9, Anaplan) and advanced Excel or analytics tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Key Outcomes

• Improved forecast accuracy and reduced demand volatility.
• Optimized inventory levels with higher service performance.
• Strong alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans within the IBP framework.