Forecast Coordinator (Remote)

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At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

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Join Cengage as a Forecasting Coordinator and play a key role in shaping data-driven decisions within the education industry. In this position, you’ll provide critical operational and analytical support to ensure forecast accuracy, deliver insightful reporting, and align cross-functional teams.

As a Forecasting Coordinator, you’ll manage data inputs, validate forecasts, and maintain timely system updates—driving both profitability and customer success. You’ll leverage advanced tools and collaborate with experienced professionals to enhance operational efficiency.

We’re looking for someone detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. If you excel at precision, problem-solving, and want to make a measurable impact, this is the role for you.

What you'll do here:

• Assist the Forecast Manager in preparing and updating demand forecasts using historical data, sales trends, and market insights.

• Upload and validate forecasts within SAP and other ERP systems.

• Maintain and improve reporting tools and dashboards to support business decisions.

• Clean up outdated or forecast shortfalls to ensure data integrity.

• Audit and validate data inputs from sales, marketing, and regional teams.

• Monitor forecast accuracy, report variances, and support corrective actions.

• Coordinate and schedule forecast review meetings and calls across departments.

• Support S&OP meetings with timely data and documentation.

• Align forecasts with inventory and capacity planning by collaborating with procurement and production teams.

• Track promotional and seasonal demand changes and adjust forecasts accordingly.

Skills you will need here:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain coordination.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Power Query.

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work both independently and collaboratively.

Key Proficiencies:

• Diligent and proactive.

• Strong data interpretation and reporting skills.

• Comfortable working with large datasets and complex systems.

• Ability to strictly adhere to deadlines and manage time effectively.

• Proven track record of successfully implementing process improvements.

• Remarkable cooperative skills for partnering with cross-functional teams.

Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected].

About Cengage Group

Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.