Forecast Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION Our customer is presently searching for a new team member to help support the growth they are currently experiencing. As a forecast Analyst you will be working closely with the Senior Demand Planner and participate in the S&OP process while identifying and analyzing trends to help build a solid item/customer forecast to help build accurate production planning models.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze forecast reviews and identify gaps
• Participate in S&OP meetings and integrate market intelligence to forecasts
• Communicate planning decisions to sales team
• Maintain data integrity in the planning software
• Work closely with management to forecast new product launches
• Work closely with inventory reports and find exit strategies and phase outs
• Manage forecast for low turning inventory / provide recaps to management
• Investigate root causes for different scenarios
• Generate lots of forecast and planning reports for different departments

Company Culture and benefits:

Our customer has been a market leader in their commodity and has embraced the retail revolution towards technology instead of resisting it. With close to 35% of their sales being online and selling all over North America this company embraces innovation and pushes to differentiate themselves form their competitors. As this is a newly created position you will have the chance to learn new skills, work with a very strong mentor and develop your analytical skills. The company offers a culture based on training and development, a strong collaboration between Executives and Employees, a structured environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits including a pension plan.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 1-2 years’ experience.
• Relevant university coops or internships a plus.
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly computer literate – Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel Spreadsheet, and Outlook) with advanced Excel skills.