Also called: Forecast Analyst, Inventory Planner
Forecasts how much of each product customers will buy so the company makes and stocks the right amount.
You study sales history, promotions, and even weather to predict how much sunscreen sells in June. When forecasts miss, you figure out why and adjust.
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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, business, or statistics; APICS/ASCM certification helps.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Economics.
Growing about average. Steady.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI forecasting tools now beat most human forecasts; planners shift to reviewing exceptions, with fewer positions.
Classes: AP Statistics, Economics, Computer applications.
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