Forecast Analyst

Location : El Segundo, CA 90245 (4 days per week on-site)

Duration : 06 Months (Possible Extension)

Description

• The Senior Forecasting Analyst will lead the day-to-day planning and execution of the business in partnership with sales and our internal teams. This role spans all aspects of pre-season POS planning, internal shipment projections, order writing / analysis, through order fulfillment.
• Responsibilities include :
• Determine appropriate model for evaluating item level forecasts and analysis, considering information such as total end consumer consumption forecasts, brand / product history, history of similar comparable brands / products, inventory levels and marketing programs.
• Create product flow pattern based on criteria such as seasonality profiles, planned promotions, distribution and price point.
• Actively lead and participate alongside with the sales team in key CPFR forecasting meetings with the retailer. Present business findings and recommend action plan for the season or year. Assist in managing and prioritizing follow-ups from meetings.
• Daily / Weekly involvement with the sales team coupled with retail analysts / buying team, joint business planning related to in season execution for promotional planning and fulfillment, domestic and import order reviews and chase / cancel with retailer.
• Attend internal consensus meetings to present and share understanding of POS demand forecasts, provide key data findings to cross-functional S&OP teams to reach a consensus forecast on a month to month basis
• PO order recommendations for current and future looking domestic and direct import.
• Liaison between customer service and supply planning and allocations teams to maximize PO fill rates
• Reporting as requested to support the sales team / customer and other business needs.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills Required

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