Also called: Forecast Analyst
Predicts how much of each product customers will buy so the company makes the right amount.
You look at last year's sales of sunscreen, the weather forecast and a planned TV ad, then raise your June forecast by 20%. When forecasts miss, you dig in to find out why.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in supply chain, statistics or business.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Business Analytics.
Growing about average. Steady across consumer goods and retail.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI forecasting now predicts demand from sales, weather and ads automatically, so fewer planners are needed.
Classes: AP Statistics, AP Calculus, Spreadsheets or computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1081.
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