Associate​/Market Demand Specialist

Company Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist that develops and produces sustainable, safe and convenient solutions for automotive manufacturers as well as industrial and end customers worldwide. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable.

Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two‑wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental delivers top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers.

Position Summary Hoosier Racing Tire in Lakeville, IN is seeking a Market Demand Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for analyzing demand trends, developing sales forecasts, and providing data‑driven insights to support production planning, inventory optimization, and business strategy. Working cross‑functionally with multiple departments, the Market Demand Specialist helps ensure customer demand is effectively met while driving continuous process improvements.

• Analyze market demand trends, seasonality, and customer behavior to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain sales forecasts to support production planning and business objectives.
• Perform weekly analysis of manufacturing output versus forecasted demand and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct monthly inventory analysis across domestic and international warehouse locations.
• Evaluate inventory quality and recommend actions to balance service levels and working capital.
• Prepare and present monthly demand planning and performance reports.
• Develop, monitor, and report on key demand planning and inventory performance metrics.
• Maintain and improve demand planning processes, including product launches and catalog management.
• Drive continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting, and data management practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain, and IT teams to support business initiatives.
• Provide analytical insights to support pricing strategies and commercial decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Working knowledge of SQL preferred.
• Experience with Python or R is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Business acumen with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset and focus on accuracy and results.

• Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally, as needed.

• 2+ years in demand forecasting, analytics, or related roles.

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply.

To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening.…