Job Description:

Analytically minded individual needed to forecast customer demand using quantitative data analysis and market intelligence while maintaining minimum inventory levels.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collect, analyze and report various POS & replenishment metrics on a weekly basis to Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance with the ability to summarize data graphically and provide key call outs.
• Compile sales & replenishment metrics from year to year for various items to forecast upcoming sales and help with budgeting.
• Work with external customers as well as internal cross-functional teams to drive sales and maximize inventory investment.
• Ensure in-stock level, fill rate & MABD parameters accurately reflect business trends and company goals.
• Collaborate with Customer replenishment teams to manage inventory at item/store level, writing orders when necessary.
• Review item level forecasts and adjust according to trends and seasonality.
• Assist Sales & Marketing by reviewing major planogram resets in advance to help determine buy and build amounts.
• Prioritize and balance a continuously changing workload while maintaining a strong sense of urgency in anticipation of customer’s needs.
• Assist in writing vendor purchase orders to arrive as needed.

These job responsibilities reflect management's assignment of essential functions. They do not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, this position occasionally requires standing for extended periods of time, walking, and sitting. This position must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Hours:

Usual work hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with one hour off for lunch. Work may be required outside of work hours as needed to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Mathematics, Statistics or similar analytical degree required.
• 2-4 years of experience, with at least one year of experience analyzing Retail products needed.
• Must possess strong deductive reasoning, analytical and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to query appropriate sales data from customer web portals (for example: Retail Link/Luminate, Partners online, Vendor Portal, etc.).
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel skills utilizing pivot tables, Vlookups, filters, etc.
• Must have ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. Intermediate level skills in database, word processing, and presentation. Travel 10%-15%.
• Ability to work overtime during high demand and travel to customers, if necessary. A team player with a high level of dedication to service