Sales Forecasting & Inventory Analyst

Thermal-Supply,-In; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermal-Supply,-In seeks a Sales Planning Analyst to drive data-driven forecasting and reporting for multiple product classes. You will collect sales data, analyze economic conditions by channel and region, and develop standardized tools and processes to improve efficiency and decision making.

Responsibilities include creating monthly forecasts, inventory planning by model and SKU, and preparing sales/margin reports.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of finance-cost accounting, forecasting and planning methodologies.
• Ability to build and maintain complex computer applications and programs that perform analysis, organize data & create reports from various sources.
• Knowledge of relational databases and the ability to create stored procedures.
• Ability to perform complex analysis such as regression, forecasting, and probability modeling.
• Ability to capture and document business and reporting requirements from multiple sources.
• Ability to co-ordinate and manage simultaneous data analysis requests of varying size and scope.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong in Access.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Create aggregate monthly sales forecast by model for assigned product class.
• Prepare monthly inventory plan by model for assigned product class.
• Forecast sales demand by product class and SKU.
• Prepare monthly inventory plan by SKU.
• Prepare and compile sales/margin reports related to assigned product class or requested business unit data.
• Maintain distribution warehouse inventory levels based on established lead times while managing within approved budget.
• Maintain working relationships with cross-functional teams to optimize efficiency and ensure smooth product flow to the customer.
• Manage phase-in and phase-out of new product introductions and transitions.
• Analyze large amounts of sales and inventory data to make proficient production decisions at the SKU level.
• Collect business intelligence data from available industry reports, public information, field reports, or purchased sources.
• Communicate across all business disciplines both verbally and written.
• Perform validation and testing of models to ensure adequacy and reformulate models as necessary.
• Gather, compile and analyze data from various sources, including offsite sales personnel in the field.
• Assist in annual planning and preparation of tools.
• Create/maintain sales/margin reports that assist key sales management personnel throughout business unit.
• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs.

Skills

Finance & cost

Forecasting

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Relational DB

Stored procedures

Regression modeling

Reporting requirements

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Thermal-Supply,-In seeks a Sales Planning Analyst to drive data-driven forecasting and reporting for multiple product classes. You will collect sales data, analyze economic conditions by channel and region, and develop standardized tools and processes to improve efficiency and decision making.

Responsibilities include creating monthly forecasts, inventory planning by model and SKU, and preparing sales/margin reports.