SR FORECAST ANALYST CAN

Job Responsibility:

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Position Overview: The Senior Forecast Analyst has responsibility for the analysis and maintenance of the system sales forecast which is a key input into organizational planning processes. The analyst should have advanced knowledge of retail forecasting and experience with SAP forecasting systems or other "best in class" platforms. The analysts will be responsible for achieving forecast completeness and data integrity targets and alignment of the corporate S&OP process. The analyst will liaise with cross functional partners to determine sales forecasts for new articles and events. The analyst will also maintain F&R system parameters that drive the automated forecasting and replenishment system. Key Responsibilities: Workday and Workforce management

• Maintain the Forecasting & Replenishment system for all products within assigned

departments.

• Provide key reporting to Inventory Management, Merchandising, Logistics and Senior

Management.

• Review & analyze historical data and trends to forecast the demand of import and

domestic goods held at the Store/Distribution Centres. Project Management

• Monitor recent sales performance and adjust forward forecasts at appropriate time

horizons.

• Track Key Performance Indicators on a weekly, monthly quarterly and annual basis,

including store/DC.

• Manage the Store and DC forecast parameters, replenishment parameters, and

forecast exceptions. Partnering

• Communicate product status and updates to stores and DC in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Merchants to ensure execution of category S&OP processes (forecast

validation).

• Work closely with Merchants and Senior Management to achieve company

objectives.

• Maintain SAP forecasting and replenishment parameters.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
• Provide SAP Super user expertise. Identify high, medium, and low sellers and update forecasting & replenishment

parameters accordingly. Team Leadership

• Coach and mentor junior analysts on best practices within IPR
• Supply knowledge and statuses of product flow to cross-functional team members
• Solve store and DC inquiries

Competencies:

• Collaborates
• Action oriented
• Drives results
• Plans and Aligns

Skills:

• Strong Analytical, influential, interpersonal skills
• Organization skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Data analysis
• Project and change management
• Ability to prioritize tasks

Direct Manager/Direct Reports: ?

• Reports to Manager or Sr Manager, Supply Chain

Physical Requirements:

• Extended sitting
• Repetitive tasks

Hybrid Work:

• Flex

Working Conditions:

• Working in an office setting: computer work, camera on virtual meetings, taking support calls

Minimum Education:

• University or College Degree in business or science/engineering or background in

supply chain management will be considered as a preferred qualification.

• Experience with SAP or other best in class forecasting systems (Retail or

Manufacturing) is an asset. Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year)
• 3-5 years of analytical experience (ideally in a retail environment) with emphasis on forecasting and inventory management

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• Excellent communication skills; collaborative with effective interpersonal skills; able

to work across departments.

• Strong customer focus with business acumen, problem solving skills and result orientated.
• Self -directed, ability to work with limited supervision.
• Flexible in attitude and approach to business solutions
• Demonstrated expertise in business analysis

Certifications:

• None

Other Requirements/Assets:

• Experience with financial analysis and quantitative skills, including ability to produce

and review sales analysis (turns, sales, gross margin, etc.) and other analytical techniques to assist in making key forecast and replenishment decisions.

• Experience with maintaining retail forecasting models and achieving forecast

completeness metrics.

• Replenishment experience is considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to extrapolate pertinent information from various sources (reports and spreadsheets) and analyze data for recommendations.
• Ability to present data and information in both PowerPoint and Tableau is an asset
• Bilingual in French and English is an asset