Automotive Business Forecasting Analyst Co-op

You know the moment. It’s the first notes of that song you love, the intro to your favorite movie, or simply the sound of someone you love saying “hello.” It’s in these moments that sound matters most.

At Bose, we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth. We’ve dedicated ourselves to improving it for nearly 60 years. And we’re passionate down to our bones about making whatever you’re listening to a little more magical.

For over 40 years, we have partnered and seen rapid growth with some of the finest automobile brands in the world to create unique sound solutions for our customers on the road. With a meticulous blend of hardware and software design, we can deliver a magical listening experience in the car with more of the sound you want—your music, your phone calls—and reduce the sounds you don’t want, like engine and road noise.

Job Description

The Automotive Business Forecasting Team supports the Automotive Division’s decision-making by managing data flow, ensuring forecast accuracy, and providing insights across functional teams. The role collaborates closely with sales, supply chain, finance, and engineering to drive informed business strategies through detailed planning and analysis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Forecasting Project Support
  • Meet with project team and subject matter experts to document business processes
  • Perform and record user testing of new system
  • Assist project leads with additional tasks as assigned

• Customer Team Data
  • Assist Automotive Forecast Manager in the monthly Sales Meeting with customer teams.
    • Record sales, program management, order management, and other functional team input during the meeting.
    • Accurate and timely updates to the business forecast in the Saphran forecasting system.
    • Support decision making through the generation of periodic and as needed reports.
  • Provide monthly reporting information to organization of forecast summary data in order to help drive accurate business decision making.
    • Support monthly Sales and Operations Meeting with Industry and organization specific information.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Candidate for MBA or BA/BS in business/finance/marketing.
• Proficient with computer software.
• Experience with Microsoft Office especially Excel required.
• Quantitative skill set desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Very detail oriented and thorough in analysis of situations.
• Ability to work on many different assignments at the same time.

COMMUNICATION / WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Manager, ASD Forecasting
• Significant internal contacts with automotive customer and account managers, program managers, material planning, and finance.
• External communication with customers, vendors as needed.

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. For additional information, please review: (1) the EEO is the Law Poster (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and (2) its Supplements (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm). Please note, the company’s pay transparency is available at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf. Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities, and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.

If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation, please send a note to [email protected]