Industrial Engineer Consultant - Planning & Analytics

OnTrac is hiring a Forecasting & Planning Consultant !

Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong analytical mindset, enjoy solving complex problems, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at turning data into actionable business insights , we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter!

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Location: Remote - This position may be performed remotely in states where the company is authorized to employ individuals.

This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, or other incentive compensation in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan of up to a 15% Bonus Target.

The Forecasting & Planning Consultant is a senior individual contributor responsible for developing and executing volume forecasting and operational planning across OnTrac’s network. This role translates customer demand, historical trends, operational performance, and business assumptions into actionable plans supporting line haul, labor planning, hub operations and final mile operations.

The Consultant serves as a key cross-functional partner to Operations, Finance, Data Engineering, Analytics, Commercial, and Network Design . This position provides the analysis, insights, and recommendations needed to align volume expectations with network capacity and resource requirements.

The Consultant independently owns assigned forecasting and planning workstreams, from data preparation and model development through performance measurement and operational recommendations. This role combines deep analytical and technical capabilities with operational understanding to identify risks, evaluate scenarios, and improve the accuracy, scalability, and usability of forecasting and planning processes.

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• •Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• •Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• •401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• •Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• •Two (2) floating holidays per year
• •Paid sick leave*
• •Six (6) paid company holidays
• •Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave
• •Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

• •8+ years of relevant experience in analytics, forecasting, demand planning, operational planning, supply chain, or a related analytical field.
• •Demonstrated experience applying analytics and forecasting to complex business and operational problems, with the ability to translate data into actionable planning recommendations.
• •Experience working in an industry involving the movement, production, distribution, or delivery of physical products, such as transportation, logistics , supply chain, retail, manufacturing, or e-commerce.
• •Advanced proficiency in SQL and Excel, with demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets.
• •Strong proficiency in Python for data analysis, forecasting, modeling, or process automation.
• •Ability to take complex analytical concepts, findings, and business problems and translate them into clear, simple, actionable insights.
• •Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present analytical findings, recommendations, risks, and trade-offs to senior leaders in a concise and business-focused manner.
• •Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Commercial, Operations, Finance, Data Engineering, Analytics, and other technical and business teams to solve problems and drive alignment.
• •Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently structure ambiguous problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop data-driven recommendations.
• •A curious, continuous-learning mindset, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new business processes, datasets, technologies, and operational concepts.
• •Ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• •Strong attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the broader business and operational impact of the work.
• •It is the responsibility of every position to understand and adhere to the security guidelines outlined in OnTrac’s Acceptable Use policy and to conduct activities accordingly.

• +Experience with Power BI and the broader Microsoft suite for reporting, visualization, collaboration, and analysis.
• +Experience working within Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or a similar cloud-based data environment.

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