Strategic Forecasting Analyst - Supply Chain

Michaels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Michaels is seeking a Strategic Forecasting Analyst in Irving to support the Supply Chain with advanced forecasting, modeling, and analysis. Role focuses on inventory flow, budgeting input, and process improvement through analytical tools.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in analytics, strong Excel skills, and experience with Alteryx and data visualization. This on-site position offers benefits including 401(k), healthcare, and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• High School Degree is required.
• 2–5 years of industry experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in an analyst role working with Excel.
• Outstanding process management and data handling skills.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Logistics or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting DC flow and inventory for weekly, monthly, and yearly cycles.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models for supply chain planning.
• Provide information to plan space and labor requirements.
• Support budgeting with flow and inventory projections.
• Create and maintain analytical models and productivity tools.
• Prepare reports showing performance vs goals and investigate variances.
• Utilize Excel, Alteryx, Google BigQuery for reporting requirements.
• Identify and manage supply chain opportunities and work with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Logistics or Finance

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Google BigQuery

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Strategic Forecasting Analyst - Supply Chain

Support Center - IrvingUnder the direction of the Director - Supply Chain, the Operations Planning Analyst will provide strong problem-solving skills, process improvement, and analytical support to the Supply Chain department. This position will be responsible for: inventory flow forecasting through supply chain, maintenance of analytical tools and models, supporting supply chain processes, analytical support for company initiatives, and strategic supply chain cost modeling.

Major Activities

• Assist with DC Forecasting and Planning (Weekly, Monthly, Yearly)
• - Develop DC flow and inventory forecasting models that utilize available information from merchandise planning systems.
• - Provide DC management with information needed to plan for space and labor requirements.
• - Support monthly and yearly budgeting process with flow and inventory projections.
• Timely and accurate reporting and analysis.
• Reporting and Analysis Tools - Support and Development
• - Design, development, and maintenance of analytical models and productivity tools to support business process efficiency.
• - Prepare reports showing actual performance against departmental goals and objectives and do necessary research to explain variances.
• - Utilize expertise in Excel, Alteryx, Google Big Query and other tools to facilitate department reporting requirements.
• Supply Chain - Process Improvement
• - Identify and manage Supply Chain opportunities through analysis, study, and project design.
• - Work with cross-functional teams to enable more efficient flow of product through the Supply Chain.
• - Support projects by providing data, Supply Chain modeling, and analytical expertise.
• Other duties as assigned
  

Minimum Education

• High School Degree

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (i.e. macro's, modeling, data management)
• Advanced proficiency in Alteryx and Google Big Query

Minimum Type of experience the job requires

• 2-5 years of industry experience
• Minimum 2 years experience in an analyst role working with Excel
• Outstanding process management and data handling skills

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Logistics or Finance
  

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills

• Merchandise planning systems, forecasting methods, VBA, Micro strategy, ODBC, SQL, Tableau, any supply chain modeling tools
  

Preferred Type of experience the job requires

• Supply chain and finance experience
• Retail and forecasting knowledge and experience
• General knowledge of inventory forecasting, inventory management, project management, total supply chain costs, finance, and logistics

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca .The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com .

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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