1. Use current and historical shipment information, market trends and POS data to develop demand plans and execute inventory buys.
2. With internal sales and operations team to develop specific forecasts down to the sku-level, and anticipate changes which can impact planning
3. Identity capacity or inventory constraints, and communicate any potential lead times issues or forecast adjustments to operations and account managers.
4. Solve problems as they arise, conduct ad-hoc analysis as needed, and may provide recommendations to current operational procedures.
5. Understand business dynamics and deliver periodical, in depth analysis of Purchase, Sales and Inventory management functions under various parameters.
6. Continue to evolve and adapt reporting systems and processes, take advantage of automation.
7. Perform additional duties as required and or requested
8. Responsible for meeting SLAs of the team assigned and takes ownership of the process
9. Communicates with the Business units on regular updates and requests
10. Train mentor team members
Desired Candidate Profile
1. Bachelors degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance or a related field
2. 2-3 years of experience in a forecasting/planning analyst role
3. A clear understanding of measurements which could include: sales, Inventory weeks on hand, weeks of supply, etc. and how to positively impact these metrics
4. Excellent and timely cross functional communications across teams
5. Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
6. Excellent in Microsoft excel
7. Strong in analytical and problem-solving skills
8. Knowledge on Business, Process and pro-activeness
9. Excellent verbal and written communication
10. Flexible to Work from Office
11. Open to short term overseas business travel
12. Candidates with a valid US visa is a plus
Keyskills: Business process Supply chain Automation Analytical Customer service Operations Analytics Inventory Logistics Business operations