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.
Compensation: The expected starting base pay range for this position is $125,600 - $157,000, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure in the position of $125,600 - $188,400. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
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.
Employment Logistics:
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.
Unpacking the Benefits:
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.
The Must-Haves:
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…