What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Forecast Analyst (Sr. Forecasting Analyst) position at Gildan?
The opportunity
Our Sr. Forecast Analyst develops and maintains assigned customer-product category forecasts within Logility Demand Planning module and leads a team of analysts. This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team and is a hybrid opportunity.
The role
Ensures all items are properly setup and reflected within Logility meeting all Merchandising, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales Analytics functional requirements.
Collaborates with Account Management, Sales Analytics, Replenishment, Merchandising and Supply Chain to maintain and report a monthly-quarterly demand forecast.
Maintains detailed documentation of all components of the demand forecast including: statistical baseline, promotion uplifts including cannibalization impacts, sales and marketing intelligence and competitor activity, new product introduction, interpret the key trends impacting market, sector and category performance.
Leads segments of quarterly, cross-functional, forecast review meetings for assigned categories
Tracks weekly-monthly demand signals and realigns demand forecast as required.
Generates regular KPI and exception reports with appropriate root cause analysis-forecast variance, order fill rate, excess inventory, and forecast waterfalls. Provides cross-functional organizational analysis and reporting as needed.
Troubleshoots and collaborates with Account Management and Supply Chain to resolve supply issues to maximize service levels, top-line sales and minimize obsolete inventory.
Seeks opportunities to drive continuous process improvements in forecast accuracy, customer order fill rates and minimizing distressed inventory levels for assigned categories.
Mentors, coaches, trains and supports growth and development of entry level team members
Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
The requirements
University Degree
5 Years of Relevant Experience, such as product forecasting or demand planning for retail account(s)
Business, Engineering, or analytical based course of study preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
High level of proficiency in utilizing an advanced sales, inventory, and/or demand planning application; preferably Logility
Ability to compile and quantify demand forecasting inputs and build a shipping forecast to meet customer inventory and service requirements
Exposure to and broad understanding of the retail sales and inventory planning process required
Exposure to and broad understanding of apparel Supply Chain processes and functions required
Exposure to and in depth understanding C19of key financial measurements required
Ability to collaborate and develop consensus around plans, execution strategies and resolving issues
Ability to work in a team-based environment
Experience within a manufacturing company supply product to Retail Customer preferred
Strong planning ability, attention to detail, interpersonal skills and initiative required
Hearing is required in order to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings
Vision is required in order to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics
What's in it for you
Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
Salary : $68,000 - $89,000