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To ensure the accurate and effective creation and management of statistical, promotional, event and total forecasts using provided systems and tools for all new and existing product ranges
To recognize and reconcile forecast exceptions to track and manage sales against forecast and validate forecast for OTB management
To determine causal factors impacting forecasts and respond appropriately, (weather, moving events, promotions etc.)
To ensure effective stakeholder management and engagement in order to determine trends, identify new products, evaluate risks and determine inventory and replenishment requirements
To generate and deliver accurate and timely management reports and maintain key metrics against goals in order to analyze forecast performance and ensure forecast accuracy and inventory optimization
To effectively analyze post promotional and event data to determine opportunities, improve future forecasts, and act as necessary for inventory disposition
To effectively lead and prepare for the consensus forecast meetings with key stakeholders in order to enhance key insights and decisions taken
To ensure that the history data cleansing process is followed in order to improve sales history
To ensure the effective execution of the range review process and decision making in order to assist the Category Team to determine optimal range
To look for opportunities to maximize sales potential and support the Category team to develop Category Operating Plans and other initiatives to achieve sales, margin and stock targets
Job Experience
Essential
Strong planning and buying experience with solid understanding of financial and statistical analysis of both
2-4 years’ experience with distributions requirement planning and other supply chain processes such as demand planning, production planning, scheduling and transportation
Desirable
1-2 years planning and executing projects involving multiple groups across an organization desirable
Experience with retail buying or logistics preferred
Supply chain software knowledge advantageous
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Math, Decision Science, Business, related area or equivalent experience
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