Sales Ops Analyst: Forecasting & Analytics (Travel 10%)

Ferrara Candy Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Ferrara Candy Co. in Chicago, IL seeks an Analyst, Sales Ops – Indirect to Direct to own the sales forecast for direct distributors and support the VP Sales Operations by reducing forecasting bias.

You will analyze multiple data sources, coordinate with indirect sales accounts, and maintain the Blue Planner Forecast for McLane, CoreMark, and Walmart direct planning. The role requires in-person collaboration, up to 10% travel, and proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI; Ferrara offers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–2 years of experience in consumer goods preferred.
• Experience using syndicated data sources (IRI, Nielsen, etc).
• Working knowledge of retailer platforms is a plus.
• Strong project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop reporting that uncovers forecast inaccuracy.
• Conduct monthly meetings with Indirect sales teams to understand spin forecast and impacts on direct forecast.
• Meet and align with the demand team on Direct forecast recommendations and outputs.
• Maintain Blue Planner Forecast for McLane, CoreMark, and Walmart direct planning accounts.
• Own the drivers of growth forecast in the 2–6 month horizon (Displays, Innovation, Distribution).
• Up to 10% travel required.

Skills

Analytical

Collaborative/Team Oriented

Organized with strong planning skills

Action-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Ferrara Candy Co. in Chicago, IL seeks an Analyst, Sales Ops – Indirect to Direct to own the sales forecast for direct distributors and support the VP Sales Operations by reducing forecasting bias.

You will analyze multiple data sources, coordinate with indirect sales accounts, and maintain the Blue Planner Forecast for McLane, CoreMark, and Walmart direct planning. The role requires in-person collaboration, up to 10% travel, and proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI; Ferrara offers