Senior Forecast Analyst Demand Planning

The role

You will strengthen forecasting capabilities through analytics, data integration, and scalable demand methodologies. You will build statistical baseline forecasts and help move the organization toward machine learning-enabled forecasting.

What you will do

• Develop, improve, and operationalize forecasting methodologies
• Build and refine statistical baseline forecasts
• Drive evolution toward machine learning-enabled forecasting
• Evaluate forecast performance using error diagnostics and bias analysis
• Standardize forecasting logic, assumptions, and documentation
• Partner with Data and Systems teams to improve demand planning inputs
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work through automation
• Support business requirements for planning system enhancements
• Build scenario models, dashboards, and analytical tools
• Translate complex analytical findings into business narratives

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, analytics, data science, operations research, or a closely related field
• Strong experience building and applying statistical forecasting methods in a business environment
• Advanced SQL skills
• Strong proficiency in Python, R, or a similar analytical programming language used for modeling and forecasting
• Demonstrated ability to work with large, messy data sets
• Experience developing forecasting models and evaluating model performance
• Strong understanding of planning and operational processes in consumer products, hardware, retail, or supply chain environments
• Ability to translate analytical work into clear business recommendations
• Experience partnering effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Strong ownership mindset

Nice to have

• Experience with machine learning approaches for time-series forecasting or demand sensing
• Familiarity with planning platforms, BI tools, and modern data environments
• Background in consumer electronics, wearables, premium hardware, or subscription-adjacent businesses
• Experience helping design or scale forecasting processes in a high-growth company
• Experience with causal modeling, experimentation, or advanced scenario planning techniques

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity packages
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
• An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
• 20 days of paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• 8 days of flexible wellness time off
• Paid sick leave
• Parental leave

Before you apply

• Only considering candidates who currently reside in the San Francisco Bay Area

About the company

ŌURA helps its global community gain knowledge of readiness, activity, and sleep quality using the Oura Ring and its connected app. The company is a quickly growing business focused on helping people live healthier and happier lives.