What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Scheduling Analyst position at Hydro North America?
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Referral Bonuses
- Parental Leave
- On-site Gym & Café
The Regional Scheduling Analyst monitors Orders & Forecast Performance and is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on sales order bookings, forecast accuracy, and business performance trends. This role partners closely with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to help balance lead times, level load plant(s) volume and provide recommendations for product transfers.
Order Bookings Analysis
- Monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly order booking activity.
- Analyze order trends against forecasts, budgets, and historical performance.
- Track booking performance by customer, product, and region.
- Identify order volume fluctuations.
- Develop reports that provide visibility into booking performance.
Forecast Management & Accuracy
- Review forecast submissions and compare actual bookings against forecasted demand.
- Measure forecast accuracy using established KPIs and reporting methodologies.
- Identify forecast variances and communicate risks and opportunities to leadership.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
- 3 years of experience in data analysis, sales, forecasting, demand planning.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and complex formulas.
- Experience with Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at recruiting.north.america@hydro.com