Purchasing - Forecasting & Planning Analyst

Job Purpose:

Oversee the development of regular and promotional demand forecasts and forecasting tools for new, seasonal and continuing products using statistics, business intelligence and historical-based methodologies. Lead the integration of these forecasting tools and processes into the replenishment, supply chain and manufacturing processes. Primary job functions include:

• Create, analyze, and fine tune individual and grouped item demand forecasts and inventory plans
• Review, adjust and release planned replenishment orders
• Analyze, recommend and process data change requests
• Analyze and rationalize forecasts and actual demand. Assist in the improvement process to support efficient forecasting and replenishments
• Develop cash flow analysis
• Develop market segment analysis
• Extensive collaboration and communication with Purchasing, Manufacturing, IT, Marketing, Distribution and Sales

Qualified Applicant should possess the following characteristics:

• Previous forecasting and planning experience
• Excellent math, statistics, analytical, conceptual and brainstorming skills
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
• Able to easily view conditions from a global perspective
• Detail-oriented with ability to organize and prioritize
• Strong bias to action / self-starter
• Strong team player
• Able to demonstrate creativity and good judgment in solving complex problems
• Strong understanding of DRP
• Forecasting system implementation a plus
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• APICS certification or equivalent preferred