Chervon North America, Inc · 1 day ago
Inventory Planning Forecast Analyst
Naperville, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expChervon North America, Inc is one of the world’s largest power tool and outdoor power equipment manufacturers with a commitment to innovation. The Inventory Planning/Forecast Analyst is responsible for developing strategies to maximize sales and inventory productivity while managing inventory across various channels and collaborating with internal teams to improve inventory productivity.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Provide forecast and pro-forma projections working with Sales Directors and Key Account Managers in the IC and DD Channels
Provide accurate in-stock reporting on a weekly basis
Review suggested orders with factory and reconcile to forecasts
Inform and work closely with entire Operations team on current and future orders
Provide weekly sales/operations dashboard reporting including reviews and comments on at risk inventory levels for IC and DD Channels
Work collaboratively with Key Accounts on forecasts and shipment flow planning
Provide accurate in-stock and supply risk reporting on a weekly basis to the key account managers
Ad hoc report requests regarding forecast and account financial planning on a monthly basis
Work collaboratively with the customer account contacts to align on the total unit forecast and the per month forecast phasing
Analyze weekly POS trends in order to predict shifts in the demand in the marketplace
Own and represent the complete 52-week Sales/Inventory forecast and goals
Accountable for stores and regional distribution centers (RDCs) with Key Accounts
Work with factory/operations teams to ensure on-time shipping and most cost-effective distribution method
Help to manage inventory in Chervon’s domestic and direct import warehouses to help support in-stock targets established by IC and DD Channels
Qualification
Required
3-5+ years of experience in a retail inventory, planning and replenishment role
BS/BA degreed with supply chain management, inventory management, finance or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to quickly retrieve, manipulate, analyze and interpret data
Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions
Ability to understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problem solving
Good written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities at once
Self-starter as well as major contributor to his/her team
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of inventory management principles and data analytics
Strong understanding of inventory management systems
Financial acumen skills
Understanding of supply chain and merchandising processes
Understanding of distribution, transportation, and supplier manufacturing principles
Proven work experience in a quantitatively/analytical-heavy role
Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Short/long-term disability
Life insurance
Parental leave
A generous 401(k) match
An open PTO program
A hybrid work environment
Company
Chervon North America, Inc
CHERVON is a leading global provider to the power tool, outdoor power equipment and related industries.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Clancy
CEO
Joe Turoff
Chief Marketing Officer
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