Brian M.

About Brian M.

Demand Forecast Analyst with over 8 years of expertise in Demand/Supply Forecasting, Master Planning, Inventory Strategy, Procurement and Production Scheduling. My focus is on delivering practical, data-driven solutions that improve efficiency and help organizations achieve their goals. I’ve worked with tools such as SAP, Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Power BI to streamline processes and solve complex challenges.Over the years, I’ve led cross-functional teams, implemented ERP systems, and optimized forecasting methods to drive meaningful results. I enjoy collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to turn business needs into actionable plans, ensuring projects succeed from start to finish.What motivates me is finding smarter ways to get things done and helping businesses operate more smoothly. I’m certified in multiple SAP disciplines and have hands-on experience with numerous ERP platforms, giving me the flexibility to adapt to any organization’s systems and processes. Outside of work, I enjoy chess, tennis, and exploring new technology.Career Achievements- Successfully led a project to implement SAP Ariba, resulting in a 20% reduction in procurement cycle time and a 15% increase in supplier compliance- Improved statistical forecasting accuracy by 30% through tuning and testing algorithms within SAP IBP- Developed and executed a data-driven inventory management strategy, reducing excess inventory by 25% and improving stock turnover rates- Recognized for exceptional performance with multiple awards for innovation and excellence in supply chain management.I\'m open to networking with professionals, sharing insights, and exploring opportunities to drive supply chain excellence. Feel free to connect with me to discuss how we can collaborate.

Experience

1. Demand Forecast Analyst

   Corteva Agriscience

   Jul 2024 — Present

   Oversee and execute the full statistical forecasting process in SAP IBP, encompassing historical cleansing, statistical forecast generation, and analytical review.• Validate outlier correction, time series analysis and segmentation performed in SAP IBP and identify need for business input and/ or adjustments in the model or parameters.• Ensure generation of statistical forecasts regularly in SAP IBP, including successful execution of all related batch jobs and report any issues encountered.• Monitor, analyze, and improve performance of statistical forecasting regularly by reviewing SAP IBP alerts and employing advanced data analysis techniques.• Develop and maintain robust statistical forecast performance reports for tracking statistical forecasting accuracy and identify areas for improvement.• Tune statistical models in SAP IBP to improve statistical forecast performance.• Effectively gather business insights from Demand Managers to drive statistical forecasting performance improvement.• Identify and document SAP IBP configuration changes needed to address business and/or process needs to facilitate statistical forecast adoption and performance improvement.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

  General Education Courses

• St. Cloud State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Management Information Systems, General