Operations Analytics Manager

Forterra is seeking an Operations Analytics Manager to own the analytics stack for its operations organization. The role builds data infrastructure, forecasting models, and reporting to support sales and operations planning, demand forecasting, and supply chain and production optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the operational data warehouse: integrating data from ERP (NetSuite), CRM (Salesforce), and other business systems into a unified, reliable analytics layer
• Build and own ETL pipelines, data quality, and governance in close partnership with Business Systems on architecture and system integrations
• Build and own statistical and ML-driven demand forecasting models that feed the monthly S&OP cycle and inform capacity, procurement, and production planning
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and Operations leadership to align forecast inputs and provide real-time visibility into demand signals and supply constraints
• Build the Operations reporting suite: automated dashboards and KPI tracking for executive visibility
• Design and maintain analytical models inventory optimization, lead time analysis, supplier performance tracking, and capacity utilization
• Build predictive models to anticipate supply disruptions, demand variability, and cost escalation
• Own the data pipeline and reporting layer for costed bills of materials (BOMs) ensuring visibility into material costs, labor, and overhead across product lines
• Develop scenario models to evaluate the cost impact of design changes, sourcing decisions, and volume shifts

Skills

• 5+ years in data science, analytics engineering, or operations/revenue analytics
• Proficiency in Python and SQL; experience with cloud data platforms (Snowflake or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience building forecasting models and data pipelines in a production environment
• Ability to translate complex model outputs into clear narratives for non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain, or Operations
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field
• Experience with supply chain analytics, S&OP, costed BOMs, or manufacturing/operations environments
• Familiarity with ERP or WMS data models (NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
• Generative AI or LLM integration experience applied to operational or analytical workflows
• This position may require eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Benefits

• Equity is included in most of Forterra’s full-time, high-demand roles.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

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