Job#: 2077309

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This position will manage system demand forecasts and plan for all assigned products with up to 10,000 SKUs across all stores at item/warehouse/store/day combination using statistical-based forecasting tools. The demand forecast and plan will be integrated into different legacy systems to drive store and warehouse replenishment as well as support for vendor collaboration, display optimization, promotion optimization and promotional/events planning. Responsible for maintaining and managing forecast master data, seasonality, association of products to events and life cycle of the product line assigned.

This position will work closely with In Stock Analysts and Demand Systems Specialists to review sales trends and implement parameters to support seasonal / transitional strategies as well as advanced statistical forecast accuracy analysis to reduce system forecast error and avoid manual forecast adjustments. This position will understand the future variability that impacts product movement - from increasing efficiencies, impacting the greater network, troubleshooting root causes and supporting procurement streams (diverting, forward buy, efficiency programs).?

There are two levels of Forecast Analysts: The Senior Analyst will be asked to control demand consensus meetings between in stock and forecast analysts with the intent to drive improved in stock and system automation. These Analysts will be assigned more complex operational tasks within the structure. This role will provide training and coaching support for new analysts and be the main connection point between the team and the demand specialist role.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring Forecast & Replenishment (F&R) system forecast accuracy for assigned product line
• Use advanced statistical forecast accuracy analysis to reduce system errors and avoid manual forecast adjustments.
• Resolve forecasting exceptions and perform daily root cause analysis of underlying issues in order to improve forecast accuracy for promotional and turn product.
• Manage all Relex (F&R system) daily, weekly, monthly forecast workflows resulting in reduced systemic forecast error.
• Partner with In Stock Analysts and Demand System Specialists to align on trends and strategies in support of forecast accuracy.
• Provide a forecast to vendor partners (private brands team)
• Complete sales correction trouble shooting and analyze where the effective corrected sales are coming from, when necessary, i.e., which sales correction type is the effective one (stockout, campaign or manual correction).
• Collaborate with Category teams on Ad promotions, special programs and holidays
• Review Store and Distribution Center baseline forecasts and BIAS and troubleshoot any forecasts with low forecast accuracy or BIAS.
• Review and, if necessary, update master data and/or parameters for Product that will be terminated.
• Follow-up on and review the forecast for new store locations.?

Knowledge:

• Demand management practices
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Access
• Working knowledge of Supply Chain processes
• Relex knowledge preferred

Skills:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills
• Presentation skills
• Experience applying and developing statistical forecasts and demand forecasting
• Attention to detail
• Team player and collaborator
• This role should demonstrate behaviors across the “leading self” level of My Leadership Journey

Abilities:

• Strong Mathematical and Statistical aptitude
• Ability to analyze and decipher large amounts of data
• Ability to analyze complex problems and rule sets
• Strong critical thinker, autonomous decision-maker
• Ability to determine root causes and implement solutions
• Customer focus
• Takes initiative, self-starter

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related business field or equivalent relevant work experience

Experience:

• 0-3 Years

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.