Senior Data Analyst - Supply Forecasting (all genders)
Senior Data Analyst - Supply Forecasting (all genders)
BESTSECRET is the leading European online destination for premium and luxury off‑price fashion. The Group offers its members in 27 countries across Europe a superior brand portfolio complemented by a high‑end shopping experience. At the same time, BESTSECRET enables its brand partners to clear overstock at scale with minimum visibility and maximum brand equity protection. The unique business model is based on its closed character with an invitation‑only customer membership, longstanding brand partner and customer relationships, combined with a tech‑focused mindset. BESTSECRET has a strong track record of profitable growth over many years. It generated preliminary revenues of approx. EUR 1,415 million in 2024 and employs around 2,300 people from over 90 nations. The Group draws on a heritage of 100 years in the textile and fashion industry and today is owned by Permira Funds and the founding families Schustermann and Borenstein.
We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst – Supply Forecasting to support our merchandise planning team with data‑driven forecasting and strategic insights. In this role, you’ll develop and refine predictive models that inform budget allocation and assortment planning decisions. Your work will help ensure our merchandise strategy is aligned with customer demand—maximizing sales potential, minimizing overstock, and supporting more agile, data‑informed planning across the business.
Your Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and improve supply forecasting models to drive merchandise planning across categories, product lines, and seasons.
- Analyze large datasets from multiple sources (e.g., sales, inventory, promotions, logistics) to generate actionable insights that improve forecast accuracy.
- Collaborate closely with Buying, Merchandising, Demand, and Data Engineering teams to ensure forecasts are aligned with business goals and operational constraints.
- Present findings and forecasts to stakeholders in a clear, concise, and actionable manner, using dashboards, reports, and presentations.
- Design and implement forecast validation frameworks (e.g., backtesting, error tracking, KPI dashboards).
- Act as a forecasting subject matter expert, contributing to the evolution of tools, processes, and best practices across the planning function.
- Stay up to date with trends in analytics and forecasting methodologies and best practices.
Your Profile
- 5+ years of experience in data analytics, with a strong focus on forecasting, preferably in e‑commerce or retail.
- Proficiency in SQL and Python or R.
- Solid understanding of time series analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning techniques.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex analyses for non‑technical stakeholders.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) is a plus.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to balance data rigor with commercial impact.
- Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or related.
Job Details
- Seniority level: Not applicable
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Information Technology
- Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
At BESTSECRET, diversity isn’t just a trend – it’s our professional philosophy. We are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive workplace where everyone’s unique talents and backgrounds are celebrated. Applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are welcome to join us in our mission towards a more vibrant and inclusive future.