Lead Forecasting Manager

TL;DR

Lead Forecasting Manager: Running SKU/article demand forecasting and improving forecast accuracy with an accent on statistical forecasting models, KPI-driven performance management, and cross-functional S&OP/E collaboration. Focus on identifying root causes of deviations, standardizing forecasting processes/tools/data flows, and delivering actionable forecasting intelligence for business decisions.

Location: Munich, Germany

Salary: 74,700 - 112,100 EUR

Company

hirify.global is Europe’s leading online pet platform focused on delivering joy for pets and their parents.

What you will do

• Run the cross-functional forecasting process and continuously improve forecast accuracy.
• Identify and eliminate root causes for forecast deviations; initiate corrective actions and optimizations of forecasting models and tools.
• Own the SKU/article forecasting process across all horizons and domains, ensuring accuracy, robustness, and scalability.
• Act as the central interface between Demand & Inventory, Product/Tech, and business teams to translate business needs into forecasting solutions for S&OP/E.
• Establish KPI-driven performance management and develop regular and ad-hoc reports on forecasting performance and critical deviations.
• Lead initiatives to standardize, simplify, and enhance forecasting processes, tools, and data flows across the organization.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in forecasting (sales/demand/SKU/inbound/outbound forecasting, data analytics, or business intelligence).
• Proven experience applying and advancing statistical forecasting models at SKU/article level in a fast-paced environment (e.g., e-commerce, CPG/FMCG).
• Intermediate SQL skills for reading and querying data.
• Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; experience with MS Power BI and Tableau is required to be considered a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize processes and drive informed decision-making.
• Ability to present complex ideas clearly and work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid setup: 60% in-office and 40% remote.
• 28 vacation days plus days off on 24th and 31st of December.
• Internal and external training, plus team events.
• Wellhub membership for gyms, online training, mindfulness, and more.
• Company mobile phone for work and personal use.
• 20% discount in the hirify.global shop.

Hiring process

• Hybrid role with collaboration across multiple European locations.