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Business Analyst, Forecasting - Remote

Company

Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.

Address , Calabasas
Employment type
Salary $68,880 - $103,320 a year
Expires 2023-12-12
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description

The Business Analyst is responsible for applying analytical skills and advanced forecasting techniques to predict future sales and present data in report form to various levels of management. Responsible for evaluating historical sales trends, upcoming advertising plans, and incorporates factors such as new stores and seasonal factors to determine the best forecast for assigned product items. The role also requires continuous improvement in developing new analytics, models, and simulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Additional duties as assigned by management
  • Regular Attendance is essential function of the position
  • Develop new metrics and reports to track forecast accuracy and sales trends
  • Analyze impact of advertising, new item introduction, price elasticity, and other factors on an items sale rate
  • Communicate regularly with multiple departments within the organization to identify and resolve supply chain issues
  • Collaborate with teams to build and monitor forecasts for new items
  • Prepare item summaries for executive review on sales and forecast patterns
  • Participate in project meetings; summarize process and system improvements for successes or concerns
  • Responsible for the daily analysis and execution of forecast for all assigned items using combination of statistical forecasting methods and business intelligence
  • Review and ensure data accuracy
  • Collaborate with other key departments to understand strategic directions and provide business insight when purchasing and maintaining appropriate inventory levels
  • Research forecast error reports to identify items that require forecast adjustments
  • Develop forecast strategies for special events, seasonal items, and new item transitions
  • Extract and consolidate several data sets into databases to generate reports to maintain forecasts, ad-hoc reports, and dashboards in support of the business
Scope (Required)
  • Travel – minimal 5% max
  • Staff supervision and development — No
  • Provides consultation or expert advice
  • Decision making-
    • Resolves problems and provides data for decision support
    • Provides consultation or expert advice
  • Location— Remote
  • Resolves problems and provides data for decision support
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Requirements

Education (Required)
  • Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Economics/Finance, Logistics/Supply Chain, Engineering, or Statistics or related field OR equivalent combination of experience.
Experience (Required)
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Possess project and problem management skills
  • Prior experience using statistical packages (SQL, Python, Tableu or similar) for analyzing datasets preferred
  • 3+ years’ experience in Inventory, Forecasting, or retail management experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications with advanced Excel skills
  • Highly team-oriented in nature and can promote open communication among teams to ensure collaboration.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Solid communicative abilities to create presentations and presenting findings
  • Must be quantitatively adept and analytical
  • Capable of managing and prioritizing workload to meet deadlines
Physical Requirements
General office environment requiring ability to:
  • Lift up to 15 lbs.
  • Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
  • Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
  • Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
The anticipated salary range for this position is $68,880 – $103,320 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We’re a family-owned business with over 45 years as a national tool retailer, and with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We are a $6.75+ billion company with over 1,350 stores in 48 states, 25,000+ Associates, and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.
Business Analyst, Forecasting - Remote | Harbor Freight Tools