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Victoria’s Secret & Co. · 5 days ago

Sr Demand & Deployment Analyst

Reynoldsburg, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is a leading retailer in the beauty industry, seeking a Senior Demand and Deployment Analyst to enhance demand forecasting and inventory deployment strategies. This role involves analyzing inventory performance, improving forecasting accuracy, and collaborating with Store Operations to optimize merchandise processes.

ApparelBeautyFashionRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Track and analyze the performance of inventory plans, making recommendations on potential areas for improvement

Drive significant and measurable improvements in forecasting accuracy and inventory management

Ensure inventory levels support themes and floorsets

Partner with Store Operations and Logistics to streamline shipping and merchandise flow optimizing store merchandise process

Report and make process/tool/talent-specific recommendations for the improvement of forecast accuracy and inventory targets

Direct the creation and utilization of forecasting methods (statistical models and software tools) to deliver and monitor forecast accuracy, ensuring the achievement of forecast performance within standards

Monitor and ensure consistent use of best practice methodology for the configuration of forecasting and event management processes and systems, including decision support for improved pattern after logic

Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management on a weekly and period basis (forecast accuracy, inventory plans vs. targets)

Fully complete analysis projects from initial business question/challenge through recommended action with little direction

Leverage an understanding of the concepts of inventory micro-management

Assess level of information needed and most efficient method to synthesize data to appropriately answer business question/problem

Present analysis clearly in both written and verbal formats

Champion change, taking risks as needed and demonstrating flexibility

Adapt and embrace new systems/processes

Actively pursue growth and development opportunities, continually finding ways to improve

Qualification

Demand forecastingInventory managementAnalytical skillsJDA AllocationFulfillmentSAPMicrosoft ExcelCross-functional relationshipsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field

5-7 years of experience in analytical positions and/or inventory deployment, demand forecasting, merchandise planning, finance, or logistics, preferably in retail or consumer products serving high-volume, fast-paced and seasonal businesses

High level of technical proficiency in relevant planning, allocation, replenishment, analytical, data management, and financial systems, such as JDA Allocation and Fulfillment, EDW, SAP, Microstrategy, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Access

Decisive problem-solver with strong results orientation

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and customer types/levels

Excellent communication, prioritizing and problem-solving skills

Maintain strong cross-functional relationships