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Forecast Specialist

Malaysia, Penang · Job Posted April 12, 2026
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The Forecast Specialist is responsible for delivering accurate, consistent, and well-supported sales forecasts for assigned regions/sub-regions. Operating from the Penang hub, this role validates regional forecast submissions by reviewing Salesforce pipeline data alongside supplemental data sources and regional inputs. The Forecast Specialist serves as a key control point in the shipment forecast process, ensuring adherence to forecasting standards, identifying risks and variances, and providing clear, data-driven insights to regional leadership and executive stakeholders.

Job Responsibility

  • Validate regional forecast submissions against established BMO forecasting standards and timelines
  • Review pipeline-based forecasts using Salesforce opportunity data
  • Analyze supplemental data sources including: Historical performance trends
  • Consumption, POS, and rebate claim data
  • Qualitative input from GAMs and regional leaders
  • Identify forecast gaps, risks, and inconsistencies
  • Enforce forecast methodology, definitions, and submission discipline
  • Ensure forecast categories, assumptions, and supporting data are consistently applied
  • Challenge unsupported assumptions using factual, data-driven analysis
  • Escalate material risks and variances in accordance with RBO governance guidelines
  • Validate supporting documentation confirms shipment as forecasted ahead of any required leadership approvals
  • Produce standardized forecast reports, summaries, and variance analysis
  • Track forecast accuracy, bias, and volatility over time
  • Provide clear commentary on forecast movements, risks, and key drivers
  • Support forecast review meetings and executive readouts
  • Partner closely with SFDC Data Quality Specialists to ensure upstream data integrity
  • Collaborate with Revenue Management team on material forecasts at End Customer requiring supply support
  • Work with regional sales leadership to clarify assumptions and resolve forecast issues
  • Align with the Penang COE Site Lead on analytical standards and delivery best practices

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in forecasting, sales operations, financial analysis, or a related function
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience working with Salesforce or comparable CRM systems
  • Ability to communicate complex data clearly to stakeholders
  • Experience supporting regional or global sales organizations
  • Strong Excel and reporting skills
  • familiarity with BI tools preferred
  • Experience operating in a shared services or COE environment
  • Detail-oriented and disciplined in data review
  • Comfortable challenging data and assumptions while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships
  • Able to operate effectively in a matrixed organization
  • Consistently apply governance and standards under time pressure
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Analytics, Business, or a related field

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