Demand Forecasting Analyst
Builds and evaluates demand forecasting systems using statistical time series methods and machine learning, covering decomposition, model selection, accuracy measurement, and translation to inventory and planning decisions.
SupaScore
84.6Best for
- ▸Building demand forecasting models for retail inventory planning with 10K+ SKUs
- ▸Evaluating ARIMA vs Prophet vs ML models for CPG seasonal demand patterns
- ▸Translating forecast accuracy metrics into safety stock recommendations
- ▸Designing forecast evaluation frameworks with proper train/test splits and backtesting
- ▸Optimizing forecast granularity and horizon for production planning decisions
What you'll get
- ●Detailed model comparison table with MAE/MAPE/RMSE metrics, seasonal strength analysis, and recommended approach with statistical justification
- ●Step-by-step forecasting methodology with data preprocessing steps, model selection criteria, and translation to inventory parameters
- ●Forecast accuracy assessment with proper cross-validation setup, confidence intervals, and business impact quantification
Not designed for ↓
- ×Financial forecasting for budgeting or revenue projections
- ×Real-time anomaly detection in streaming data
- ×Causal inference analysis of marketing interventions
- ×General time series analysis without demand planning context
Historical demand data with at least 2 seasonal cycles, context about stockouts/promotions, and clear business decision requirements (inventory vs production planning).
Structured forecasting methodology with model selection rationale, accuracy metrics, forecast intervals, and actionable inventory/planning recommendations.
Evidence Policy
Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.
Research Foundation: 8 sources (2 books, 4 academic, 1 industry frameworks, 1 official docs)
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Version History
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Common Workflows
End-to-End Demand Planning Pipeline
Complete demand planning workflow from data exploration through forecasting to inventory optimization
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