Forecast Analyst

Title: Forecast Analyst
The Forecast Analyst is the powerhouse connector between business teams, data scientists, and Unilever’s cutting edge Forecast Engine Utility (FEU)—our ML/AI platform that turns massive datasets into high impact volume forecasts.
In this role, you’ll turn real business challenges into smart forecasting solutions, partnering with Data Science and ML Ops to sharpen forecast accuracy, clarity, and storytelling for the U.S. market. You’ll make sure FEU’s design principles show up in every output—driving consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across Build and BAU teams.
You’ll also be a champion of Unilever’s digital ecosystem—bringing digitally native skills, hands on data savvy, and the confidence to thrive in an AI accelerated environment.
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Forecast Analyst – Unilever
Unilever is seeking a Forecast Analyst to help shape the future of automated, AI driven forecasting. In this role, you’ll bridge business teams, data science, and the Forecast Engine Utility (FEU)—our machine learning platform that powers volume forecasting across the U.S. market.
You’ll translate business needs into forecasting requirements, enhance analytics and interpretability, and drive continuous improvement across our digital forecasting ecosystem.
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What You’ll Do
Forecast Engine Leadership

• Lead FEU reporting, analytics, and interpretability for the U.S.
• Convert business challenges into clear features and model requirements.
• Ensure FEU design principles are consistently reflected in production outputs.
• Collaborate with global teams on architecture, enhancements, and governance.
  

Reporting & Analytics

• Enhance tools that explain ML driven forecast changes.
• Maintain analytics frameworks for S&OP, scenario planning, and attribution.
• Deliver clear, compelling data driven storytelling to guide business decisions.
  

Digital & Data Science Capability

• Conduct exploratory analysis and evaluate model outputs.
• Apply foundational AI/ML literacy to challenge or escalate issues.
• Navigate multi system data environments (Data Lake, Power BI, RapidResponse).
• Leverage GenAI and CoPilot 365 for insights, automation, and narrative building.
  

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Demand Analytics, Customer Development, Data Science, ML Ops, and global FEU partners.
• Build strong networks and influence across diverse teams.
  

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance FEU logic and explainability.
• Support testing and rollout of platform updates.
• Apply innovation mindset to strengthen forecasting performance.
  

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What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Computer Science, IT, Analytics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning, Data Science, IT, or Analytics.
• Experience with ML driven or statistical forecasting tools.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with tools like Power BI; Python/SQL a plus.
• Digital fluency, AI literacy, and comfort with GenAI enabled workflows.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  

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Who You Are

• A proactive problem solver who thrives in fast paced, technology forward environments.
• A connector who navigates cross functional teams with ease.
• A results oriented contributor who values innovation, curiosity, and continuous learning.
  

Pay: The pay range for this position is $71,400 to $107,200. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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