Global Demand Planning Forecast Analyst
We are looking for a Global Demand Planning Forecast Analyst to join our Demand Planning organization based in Sant Joan Despí, Spain.
As part of our global planning community, you will play an important role in driving forecasting excellence by monitoring forecast performance, analyzing demand trends, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Demand Planners and key business stakeholders to improve forecast accuracy, strengthen planning capabilities, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Forecast Analyst Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring forecast performance, validating forecast outputs, and providing analytical insights that support business decisions. You will help identify opportunities to improve forecast accuracy, support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) process, and contribute to the continuous development of forecasting capabilities across markets and regions.
What You Will Do
Forecast Performance Management:



Monitor business and regional forecast performance, track forecast accuracy metrics, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve forecasting effectiveness
Forecast Review & Root Cause Analysis: Review forecasts by exception, investigate forecast deviations, identify root causes of inaccuracies, and support the implementation of corrective actions
Statistical Forecasting Support: Validate statistical forecasting outputs and monitor the impact of business inputs within the forecasting process to ensure reliable planning outcomes
Data Analytics & Insights: Support decision-making through analysis, performance metrics, and reporting, transforming complex data into actionable business insights
Stakeholder Collaboration & Coaching: Lead coaching sessions and support Business Demand Planners on activity prioritization, forecasting best practices, and capability development
Continuous Improvement

📌 Global Demand Planning Forecast Analyst (Barcelona)
🏢 Essity
📍 Barcelona