Marketing Forecast Analyst

US Cellular - CHICAGO, IL, US (Greater Chicago Area)

Job Description

Marketing Forecast Analyst-MAR000412

This position is responsible for supporting the analysis to create the linkage between marketplace dynamics and consumer insights to our forecasts (Subscribers (Gross Adds, Defects), LOE, Revenue, Products, Data Usage). This role will play a support role in the alignment of the Finance Organization and Marketing, Sales Operations, Product Group and Sales Organizations as it relates to forecasting related activities.

Responsibilities
• Serve as the linkage between marketplace dynamics and consumer insights to our forecasts (Subscribers (Gross Adds, Defects), LOE, Revenue, Products, Data Usage).
• Support the Marketing and Sales Operations functional areas to provide the necessary inputs into Quarterly Forecast, Budget and SLRF.
• Assist all Marketing and Sales Operations groups in the creation of marketing forecasts based on analysis of multiple factors including past performance, market dynamics and consumer insights.
• Responsible for ensuring consistency across team inputs and deliverables.
• Support the development of process improvements.
• Provide decision support to key marketing and sales operations partners to improve their understanding of the impact to forecast and budget.
• Develop financial models to help determine overall impact of strategic marketing decisions as it relates to forecasting. Develop ad-hoc analyses as required to support forecasting decisions.
• Develop and maintain financial and cost models as necessary to support forecasting efforts. Periodically updated the models based on new information and changing business conditions
• This person should be able to successfully and independently communicate with other functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree required. MBA or MBA progression a plus.
• At least 4 years related experience in finance or marketing required. Experience with forecasting and business case development. Business knowledge of the wireless industry experience a plus.
• Excellent computer literacy skills including database reporting, analytical and statistical packages and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required – particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid knowledge and experience of financial modeling and analysis techniques are required.
• Comfort working with imperfect or incompatible data necessary.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong time and project schedule management skills required to consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including speaking in front of small and large groups.

Job: Marketing
Location(s): Illinois-CHICAGO_IL

Company Description

At U.S. Cellular, we're not just in the business of connecting calls, we're in the business of connecting people. We believe pride and respect aren't just words, they're words to live by. And we believe the most important thing about your phone is the person on the other end, and we'll work harder than anyone to keep you connected to them. This is U.S. Cellular and we believe in something better.

U.S. Cellular's "Dynamic Organization" is a business model based on a simple concept: effective leaders create satisfied associates, who in turn deliver outstanding customer service that produces profitable business results. Leaders provide the tools and training to our front-line associates, who are empowered to make the best decisions on behalf of our customers. We're guided by our core values of customer focus, respect for associates, ethics, pride, empowerment and diversity. These aren't just words, they're words we live by. Together this model has helped us build one of the highest customer satisfaction and loyalty ratings in the industry. 

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