Associate Manager, Forecasting
DoorDash (company site, opens in a new tab)6+ yrsHyderabadOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 20–35 LPA
Posted on 21 Sept
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About This Role
- Lead demand forecasting and own forecast accuracy, assumptions, risks, and action plans for designated business lines and workstreams.
- Serve as primary leader for assigned forecasting workstreams managing priorities, stakeholder alignment, delivery, and tradeoffs based on operational and financial impact.
- Identify and implement improvements in forecasting methods, processes, data quality, and automation, partnering with Data Science and Engineering teams for scalable solutions.
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in a quantitative field with 4+ years experience OR Bachelor's degree with 6+ years experience in forecasting, demand planning, workforce management, operations strategy, or related fields.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Excel; experience with dashboard and analytical tools like Tableau, Sigma, Power BI, QuickSight, or Looker.
- Based in New York, Seattle, San Francisco, Sunnyvale, or Tempe; must be able to travel approximately twice yearly for onsite team trips.
- Work Experience Required: 4+ years with a Master's or 6+ years with a Bachelor's in relevant roles.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Demonstrates strong analytical depth, strategic judgment, and operational discipline with ability to integrate forecasting insights into actionable business decisions.
- Experienced in leading complex, cross-functional initiatives collaborating with Data Science, Business Intelligence, Engineering, Operations, and Finance without direct authority.
- Effective communicator capable of translating complex analyses into clear recommendations for senior leadership while managing competing workstreams and escalations.