Strategic Forecasting & Analytics Leader

Ross Stores, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness benefits

Charitable donations matched

Job summary

Ross Stores is seeking a Senior Analyst of Forecasting and Analytics to support product and location demand forecasting, parameter administration, and forecast adjustments. You will work with cross-functional partners to analyze sales history, trends, and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years in forecasting and business planning, advanced Excel, and experience with forecasting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, analytics, economics, data science, business or comparable preferred.
• 5+ years of analytical, forecasting, and business planning experience.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and experience with forecasting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product and location demand forecasting and parameter administration.
• Analyze sales history, trends, and seasonality to adjust forecasts.
• Use reporting, dashboards, and analytics to monitor processes and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to investigate problems and develop recommendations.
• Support high-visibility, transformational projects in regular and ad hoc capacities.

Skills

Forecasting

Statistics

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision making

Pressure tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Forecasting software

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

About this opportunity...

The Sr. Analyst of Forecasting and Analytics will assist in product and location demand forecasting and be responsible for parameter administration and forecast adjustment tasks. Make system parameter change recommendations based on analysis of sales history, trends, and seasonality. Utilize reporting, dashboards, and analytics to monitor processes and automated logic and to identify improvement opportunities and recommend actions. Work closely with cross-functional partners to investigate problems and develop recommendations. Support high-visibility, transformational projects in regular and ad hoc capacities.

What you will do and what you will learn...

• Learn and use forecasting software tools to maintain parameters and approve forecasts
• Gather and summarize large amounts of data from various sources to perform root cause analysis
• Analyze business problems and recommend analytical solutions. Design processes to execute these solutions
• Recommend and develop forecasting settings that best fit product type and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy
• Respond to scheduled and ad-hoc reporting requests with urgency. Timely communications should include observations/action plans, risks, and opportunities
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to communicate deadlines, understand issues, and explain findings
• Assist leadership in the release of on-time monthly and seasonal forecasts to support business needs
• Prioritize tasks, take responsibility for results, use escalation paths as needed, and participate in projects with responsibility for regular and ad hoc requests
• Communicate clear directions in a timely manner and assist other analysts on the team

What you need to be successful...

• Bachelor’s Degree, or the equivalent required; in statistics, analytics, economics, data science, business or comparable preferred
• 5+ years of analytical, forecasting, and business planning experience, including a minimum of 3 years applying mathematical and statistical techniques to support business outcomes
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Experience using forecasting and statistical software preferred
• Strong analytical skills, both mathematical and problem solving
• Demonstrated decision making skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment; be flexible to the changing needs of the business

Perks and Benefits of joining our team...

Our Associates are at the heart of everything we do and we're proud to offer a range of benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Here's a peek into what you can expect as an eligible Ross Associate:

• A broad range of affordable health insurance options & personal medical plan concierge
  401(k) with employer match and Life insurance
• Ample PTO including accrued vacation, paid holidays, diversity day, summer Fridays and the ability to purchase additional vacation.
• Employee stock purchase plan*
• Access to health and wellness benefits such as BetterHelp and Headspace
• Charitable donations matched by Ross Stores Foundation
• And more....

*benefits vary by level and position and are subject to change

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

The base pay range for this role $108,000.00 to $125,000.00. The base pay range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.