AI Demand Forecasting for Multi-Region Retail

Overview

Problem

Manual spreadsheet forecasting caused frequent stockouts on fast-moving items and overstock in seasonal categories.

Solution

• Built store-SKU forecasting models with weather, promotion, and local-event signals
• Added planner override workflows with impact simulation
• Delivered confidence intervals and replenishment recommendations

Outcome

• 24% reduction in stockouts
• 17% reduction in aged inventory
• 11-point increase in forecast accuracy (MAPE)

“Forecast reliability finally gave our planners room to focus on strategy.”