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Inventory Forecasting Analyst

Build demand forecasts, calculate optimal safety stock levels, set reorder points, and classify inventory using ABC/XYZ analysis to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.

Gold
v1.0.00 activationsFinance & BusinessBusinessadvanced

SupaScore

84.5
Research Quality (15%)
8.5
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.5
Practical Utility (15%)
8.5
Completeness (10%)
8
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.5
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.5

Best for

  • Calculate safety stock levels for seasonal electronics products with 95% service level target
  • Build demand forecasts for 10,000+ SKU industrial supplies catalog using historical sales data
  • Perform ABC/XYZ classification to optimize inventory policies for fast-fashion retailer
  • Set reorder points for medical devices with long lead times and variable demand
  • Optimize inventory turns while maintaining 99% fill rates for automotive parts distributor

What you'll get

  • Statistical demand forecast models with confidence intervals, seasonal adjustments, and accuracy metrics for each SKU category
  • Safety stock calculations showing formula derivation, service level trade-offs, and cost impact analysis by product group
  • ABC/XYZ matrix with specific inventory policies (review frequency, order quantities, service levels) for each classification segment
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Production planning and manufacturing resource scheduling
  • ×Warehouse layout design and slotting optimization
  • ×Supplier relationship management and procurement negotiations
  • ×Financial accounting treatment of inventory valuation
Expects

Historical demand data (12+ months), lead times, current service level metrics, and business constraints like storage capacity or cash flow limits.

Returns

Quantitative recommendations including demand forecasts, safety stock calculations, reorder points, ABC/XYZ classifications, and inventory policy frameworks with ROI projections.

Risk Domain: finance. This skill covers financial topics. Verify outputs with a qualified professional.

Evidence Policy

Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.

demand-forecastingsafety-stockreorder-pointabc-analysisinventory-optimizationsupply-chainseasonal-forecastinginventory-turnoverworking-capitalstockout-preventiondemand-planning

Research Foundation: 7 sources (2 books, 2 industry frameworks, 2 academic, 1 official docs)

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Version History

v1.0.02/16/2026

Initial release

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Common Workflows

Supply Chain Financial Optimization

Optimize inventory levels to balance service levels with working capital efficiency and cash flow requirements

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