Description
Arden Companies, a leading manufacturer and distributor of Patio and Outdoor Lifestyle products to prominent retailers in the USA and Canada, has an exciting opportunity for an eCommerce Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst to be based at the corporate headquarters in Bingham Farms, Michigan.
The eCommerce Forecasting & Replenishment Analyst will report to the VP of Demand Planning and will be responsible for preparing and analyzing data to create and maintain a Sales Forecast that allows for growth but aligns with our capabilities. This will include managing and reviewing sales data, creating action plans to chase sales, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure Sales plans are met. The right candidate should have a passion for consumer products manufacturing and will have the drive to succeed in our high-performance culture.
Responsibilities
- Create forecast for items within eCommerce program by item and by retailer
- Review and update forecast regularly utilizing seasonality and current sales trends
- Communicate forecast updates to cross-functional team members and senior leadership team
- Analyze sales as they occur to identify trends and provide recommendations
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members for updates to the assortment plan
- Provide regular POS updates and reports to the organization
- Assist sales manager with analysis for annual budget
- Track sales goals and assess risks against plan
Requirements
- Taking a more strategic approach with our Retail Customers
- Build and apply new analytical tools and methodologies
- Support strategic system analytics
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably analytical/business related)
- Two years of work experience in forecasting or replenishment related experience
- Creative and analytical thinker who can easily manage multiple tasks and prioritize work within tight, concurrent deadlines. Ability to function and lead in a collaborative team environment, self-directed, motivated and highly flexible
- Ability to fully utilize Microsoft Office software at an expert level, including Excel (Pivot Tables, vlookups, advanced formulas, macros) and PowerPoint. Access experience not required, but a plus
Arden Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Arden Companies participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.