Senior Forecast Manager (All Genders)

Zooplus; Málaga; Híbrido; EUR 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

20% discount in zooplus shop

Internal and external training

Team events

#LI-Hybrid

28 vacation days and days off on 24th/

Descripción de la vacante

zooplus is seeking a seasoned forecasting professional to monitor performance and drive data-driven decisions across Demand, Inventory, and Sales teams. You will own the end-to-end forecasting process, translate business needs into technical requirements, and present KPI insights to support S&OP and execution, working in a hybrid setup.

With a global footprint across Europe, zooplus offers training, team events, generous vacation days, and discounts.

Formación

• University degree with quantitative analytics focus.
• Proven experience with statistical forecasting models in a fast-paced environment (CPG/FMCG).
• Ability to read and query data with SQL; advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint; experience with Power BI/Tableau is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize processes.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor forecasting performance and proactively initiate corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Run end-to-end forecasting process and translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Develop, maintain and present reports on forecasting KPI and root causes of deviations.
• Contribute forecasting insights to Sales and Operations Planning and execution processes.
• Lead initiatives to standardize and simplify forecasting processes, tools and data flows.
• Own the end-to-end forecasting process and foster a collaborative environment.

Conocimientos

Forecasting

Data analysis

SQL

MS Excel

MS Power BI

Tableau

KPI reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem solving

Teamwork

Educación

University degree in STEM/Business

Herramientas

MS Power BI

Tableau

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

More than 20 years ago, zooplus was one of the first to bring the pet category into the world of eCommerce. Today, we stand strong as Europe’s leading online pet platform, delivering moments of happiness to more than 9 million pet parents each year. We're on a mission to create joy for pets and their parents, driven by our core values of Care, Courage, Openness, and Simplicity. At the heart of everything we do, they inspire us to grow, raise the bar for our customers and fuel a pet-first business.

Job Description

• Continuously monitor and analyze forecasting performance and pro-actively initiate corrective actions if needed in close collaboration with key stakeholders – especially Demand & Inventory Managers and the Product Team.
• Actively run the end-to-end forecasting process and translate business needs into concrete requirements for technical development.
• Develop, maintain and present regular and ad-hoc reports on forecasting performance KPI and pro-actively uncover root causes for critical deviations.
• Pro-actively contribute clear, actionable and relevant forecasting insights to our Sales and Operations Planning and Execution process to drive data-driven, timely and risk-aware decision-making.
• Lead initiatives directed at standardization and simplification of the forecasting process, tools and data flows across departments.
• Own the end-to-end forecasting process and create a positive, open-minded and collaborative environment – fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• University degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Business Administration and Supply Chain Management with clear focus on quantitative analytics
• Proven experience with statistical forecasting models in a fast-paced environment (CPG/FMCG)
• Ability to read and query data with SQL; Advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint user; Experience with MS Power BI and Tableau is a big plus
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize processes and to drive informed decision-making
• Being precise and pragmatic at the same time – flexibly applying methods required in the respective situation
• Open-minded team player with an ability to present complex ideas in a simple but meaningful way
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on attitude whocontributes with ideas
• 5+ years of relevant experience gained in a forecasting role (e.g. sales/demand/SKU/inbound/outbound forecasting, data analytics, business intelligence)

Additional Information

With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 6 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office, 40% remote, collaborating with colleagues across locations.

Our benefits:

• 20% discount in our zooplus shop
• Internal and external training
• Team events
• #LI-Hybrid
• 28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
• MultiSport Cards: PLUS and LIGHT sport options covered by zooplus
• Company mobile phone for work and personal use

zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.