Associate Director, Forecasting Analytics

## Associate Director, Forecasting Analytics Apply locations:
Carrier Innovation Technologies GmbH, Luzern, Switzerland time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :

** 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:
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* At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers.

We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.
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