Senior Analyst Unit Forecasting

We are searching for a Sr. Analyst Unit Forecasting for our client, a high fashion eyewear company.
This is a highly visible role that will help drive critical business decisions by analyzing sales and financial metrics, designing reports, and providing recommendations. This role will require both keen relationship building and advanced data analysis skills to guide and influence sales, finance, and inventory investment decisions.
Responsibilities

• Regularly examine sales and financial data reports to locate variances and resolve errors
• Provide input to the Inventory Planning teams in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• Design new and maintain existing business analysis and financial reporting processes for use throughout the department and company
• Review historical sales trends, research sales drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results in order to influence inventory decisions
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons
• Clearly and concisely communicate the results of data analysis in written and verbal form to peers, managers, and executives
• Create business reports that provide insight into key data points
• Coordinate with omnichannel sales operations, marketing, and inventory planning to understand demand forecast drivers

Qualifications

• Ability and experience with outlining, creating, and presenting complex financial and mathematical models
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and meet timelines without compromising the integrity of the information
• Excellent communication skills - will be working directly with high-level company managers, directors, and executives
• Proficiency in excel and utilizing advanced functions
• Experience with data visualization and data summary tools (Example: Tableau, Power BI)
• Analytical and critical thinking skills that allow for the development of data-driven reports and recommendations
• Comfortability managing large data sets, synthesizing conclusions, and developing recommendations
• Sound relationship management and influencing capabilities

Education And Experience

• Familiarity with ERPs and financial/accounting software packages
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, finance, or business related field
• Experience in a retail or with consumer packaged goods company preferred
• Experience communicating and influencing at all levels of the company
• 3 years work experience in related fields - forecasting, inventory management, budget controls