Associate Director, SIOP Forecasting Analytics
Role Overview
The AI & Analytics Leader – Forecasting will own the end-to-end design, development, and scaling of advanced forecasting solutions leveraging AI/ML. This role will drive predictive intelligence across SIOP, demand planning, inventory optimization, and aftermarket growth, translating business problems into scalable AI products.
Key Responsibilities
AI Strategy & Vision
- Define the AI roadmap for forecasting across regions and business units
- Identify high-value use cases (demand sensing, pricing elasticity, parts forecasting, supply optimization)
- Align AI initiatives with enterprise value levers (revenue growth, cost optimization, service levels)
Model Development & Deployment
- Design and deploy advanced models (time-series, probabilistic forecasting, causal ML, GenAI copilots)
- Lead experimentation frameworks (A/B testing, backtesting, scenario simulations)
- Ensure scalable deployment via MLOps pipelines
Productization of AI Solutions
- Convert models into reusable AI products (forecasting engines, APIs, copilots)
- Work closely with product managers to define features, roadmaps, and adoption strategies
- Drive standardization across markets while enabling localization
Business Impact & Value Realization
- Quantify and track value (forecast accuracy improvement, inventory reduction, revenue uplift)
- Partner with Finance and business teams for value baselining and realization
- Continuously optimize models based on performance and feedback loops
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
- Collaborate with SIOP leaders, supply chain teams, and digital leadership
- Lead a team of data scientists, ML engineers, and analysts
- Act as a thought leader in AI within the organization
Key Skills & Qualifications
- 10–15 years experience in AI/ML, with strong focus on forecasting or supply chain analytics
- Deep expertise in time-series forecasting, ML, and optimization techniques
- Experience with MLOps, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure), and data ecosystems
- Strong business acumen in supply chain/SIOP processes
- Proven ability to drive AI adoption at scale
Success Metrics
- Forecast accuracy improvement (%)
- Inventory reduction / working capital impact
- Revenue uplift from AI-driven insights
- Adoption rate of AI products across BUs
Pay Range:
CHF140,000.00 - CHF280,000.00Skills Required
- 10-15 years experience in AI/ML with strong focus on forecasting or supply chain analytics
- Deep expertise in time-series forecasting, probabilistic forecasting, and optimization techniques
- Experience with MLOps and scalable deployment pipelines
- Experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
- Strong business acumen in supply chain and SIOP processes
- Proven ability to drive AI adoption at scale and productize models into APIs/coplots
Carrier Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carrier and has not been reviewed or approved by Carrier.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as generous with the option to purchase additional days, and policies scale with tenure. This breadth helps offset base-pay concerns for some roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave covers birth, adoption, and bonding with structured programs for primary caregivers. Coverage spans various family situations, enhancing overall support.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with a Lifetime Income Strategy focused on converting savings to income. This structure emphasizes long-term financial planning.
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