Trend Analyst

Post Date

Jun 23, 2025

Location

Middle River,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

21220
US
Aug 29, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Financial Reporting

Req #

BAL-790565

Pay Rate

$25 - $31 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is looking for a Trend Analyst to sit fully onsite in Middle River, MD with a strong background in sales data analysis and inventory strategy. This individual will be responsible for forecasting product needs by evaluating historical sales patterns and anticipating future demand to support procurement and production planning. The ideal candidate will bring experience in high-value or high-volume manufacturing environmentsparticularly in industries like automotive, aerospace, electronics, or related sectors. Responsibilities include building and maintaining Excel-based dashboards, pivot tables, and visual reporting tools to track key performance indicators and support business decisions. The analyst must be comfortable presenting funding requests and insights to senior leadership, offering clear and actionable recommendations that align with strategic goals.

Compensation:

$30/hr to $32/hr.


Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.


Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors Degree or 10+ years of experience in trend forecasting
2+ years in supply chain forecasting
Experience analyzing sales history to anticipate how much product to order
Experience in planning and inventory management, specifically demand planning, analyzing trends, calculating future demands
Experience working in manufacturing, electronics, automobiles, aviation, aerospace or similar industry. Must have either high volume or high value
Expertise in Excel creating spreadsheets, charting, visualizations, pivot tables
Comfortable briefing senior leadership on funding requests

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.