Sr forecast analyst

The Home Depot Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail is seeking a Senior Forecast Analyst to manage sales forecasts and collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with SAP systems. This role involves data analysis, project management, and team leadership within a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of analytical experience in retail, focusing on forecasting and inventory management.
• Experience with SAP or similar forecasting systems in retail or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Forecasting & Replenishment system for all products within assigned areas.
• Review and analyze historical data and trends to forecast demand for goods.
• Coach junior analysts and solve inquiries.

Skills

Analytical

Interpersonal

Organizational

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Project management

Change management

Task prioritization

Education

University or college degree in business

Degree in science/engineering

Degree in supply chain management

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Overview:

The Senior Forecast Analyst is responsible for analyzing and maintaining the system sales forecast, a key input into organizational planning processes. The ideal candidate should have advanced knowledge of retail forecasting and experience with SAP forecasting systems or other leading platforms. The analyst will ensure forecast completeness and data integrity, aligning with the corporate S&OP process. They will collaborate with cross-functional partners to determine sales forecasts for new articles and events, and maintain F&R system parameters that drive automated forecasting and replenishment systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Workday and Workforce Management: Maintain the Forecasting & Replenishment system for all products within assigned areas.
2. Reporting: Provide key reports to Inventory Management, Merchandising, Logistics, and Senior Management.
3. Data Analysis: Review and analyze historical data and trends to forecast demand for import and domestic goods at Store/Distribution Centres.
4. Project Management: Monitor sales performance and adjust forecasts accordingly; track KPIs regularly.
5. Partnering: Communicate product status updates to stores and DCs; liaise with Merchants to ensure execution of S&OP processes.
6. SAP System Management: Maintain SAP forecasting and replenishment parameters; identify process improvements; serve as SAP super user.
7. Team Leadership: Coach junior analysts; share product flow knowledge; solve inquiries.

Competencies and Skills:

• Collaborates, action-oriented, results-driven, plans and aligns
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, data analysis
• Project and change management, task prioritization

Qualifications:

• University or college degree in business, science/engineering, or supply chain management (preferred)
• Experience with SAP or similar forecasting systems in retail or manufacturing
• 3-5 years of analytical experience in retail, focusing on forecasting and inventory management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative approach
• Business acumen, problem-solving skills, result-oriented
• Self-directed with limited supervision; flexible attitude
• Proficiency in MS Excel; ability to present data in PowerPoint and Tableau (assets)
• Bilingual in French and English (assets)

Additional Information:

• Limited travel required to stores, DCs, and vendors
• Physical requirements include extended sitting and repetitive tasks
• Hybrid work model
• Minimum one year in current position, with relevant experience
• No specific certifications required
• Experience in financial analysis, sales analysis, and replenishment is advantageous