Principal Forecasting & Data Management Specialist

**Principal Forecasting & Data Management Specialist**

**Description**

Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc\. is a leading global manufacturer of golf cars, utility and personal transportation vehicles, professional turf\-care equipment, and ground support equipment\. Textron Specialized Vehicles markets products under several different brands\. Its vehicles are found in environments ranging from golf courses to factories, airports to planned communities, and theme parks to hunting preserves\.

+ Develop, maintain, and validate aftermarket parts and accessories demand forecasts\.

+ Manage forecast parameters, velocity codes, safety stock settings, and planning attributes for service parts\.

+ Create, update, and audit SAP material master records to ensure data accuracy and compliance\.

+ Coordinate ECN implementation activities, including effectivity dates, part transitions, supersessions, and inventory disposition\.

+ Monitor forecast accuracy and recommend adjustments based on sales trends, inventory levels, and business requirements\.

+ Maintain purchasing group, MRP controller, lead time, MOQ, and other planning parameters as required\.

+ Lead cross\-functional communication between Engineering, Sales, Procurement, Production, and Distribution regarding aftermarket part readiness and serviceability\.

+ Operates independently, partners, and communicates effectively with leaders and stakeholders\.

+ Make data integrity and independent forecast decisions that directly impact organizational financial performance\.

+ Translate complex business needs into actionable strategies that balance priorities and deliver results

+ Influence and mentor cross\-functional teams to enhance capability and alignment\. Connects procurement decisions to enterprise goals, ensuring long\-term value\.

+ Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field required\.

+ Years of Experience: 9 years of relevant experience required\.

+ Software Knowledge: Software Knowledge: SAP, Microsoft Office Applications \(including Microsoft Project\), Teamcenter required\.

+ Additional Requirements: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in negotiation strategies and tactics, communication, organization, and time management skills required\.

**AI Readiness:** Textron expects employees to use AI\-enabled tools responsibly and effectively\. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI\-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards\. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment\.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

**Recruiting Company:** Textron Specialized Vehicles **Primary Location:** US-Georgia-Augusta **Job Function:** Supply Chain **