Drive Parcel Forecasting Analyst

Drive Parcel Forecasting Analyst 

Contract Term: 16 weeks (40 hours per week) 

Location: Fully Remote, USA 

Hours:  Normal business hours (9am-5pm), preferably in Eastern time zone (however, all US time zones will be considered) 

Weekends: there may be a need to facilitate reporting over the weekends (<1 hr Sat and Sun); this reporting should ideally be automated by candidate by mid-engagement) 

Pay Rate:   $37.87/hr

Job Description: 

• Develop and operate improved processes for refining and reporting on daily volume forecasts 
• Own daily reporting to internal and external partners; automate reporting from Google Sheets/Excel, Sigma, and other internal tools 
• Update forecasting models based on daily actuals and historical trends to better predict future volume levels and support needs 
• Support internal and external teams with understanding volume forecast, actuals vs. forecast accuracy, and historical performance (especially as it relates to quality outcomes) 
• Build more sustainable and automated processes to update forecasts on an intra-day basis going forward 

What we’re looking for: 

• Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets Create summaries / Pivot tables, data cleaning operations/formulas, automate repeated calculations/tasks 
• Strong proficiency analysis and driving insights from data sets 
• Experience working in Sigma tools Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to be comfortable in a fast-paced environment [making quick decisions, escalating issues] 
• Detail oriented, with strong project management and organization
• Previous Work History: Banking, data analytics, financial background