Role Overview:
Based in County Monaghan the Forecast Analyst will identify, develop and communicate insights and opportunities to ensure sales forecasts are robust and accurate so that the company can maximise sales and reduce waste throughout our supply chain.
Main Duties
• Interrogate customer forecasts, promotional trackers, epos, waste and inventory to provide accurate and reliable sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with the sales team to gather and analyse sales data, historical trends, market conditions and customer demand patterns to prepare accurate sales forecasts.
• Monitor and analyse sales performance against forecast, identify any discrepancies or variances and provide insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Engage with our customer supply chain analysts / counterparts to develop strong customer relationships and collaboration on all aspects of the sales forecasts.
• Review short, medium and long term forecasts identifying risks and opportunities and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies and plans and make recommendations.
• Provide support and guidance to the sales team in particular short term alignment on volumes and promotional performance.
• Generate reports and presentations summarizing sales forecasts, performance analysis and recommendations for management review.
Experience and Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in business, finance, statistic or other related field
• Proven experience in Sales Forecasting, demand planning or a similar analytical role
• Proficient in using relevant software tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience working with UK or Irish Retailers in chilled, fresh, own-label FMCG environment would be advantageous