Order Forecasting Analyst
Cone Distributing
Objective The Order Forecasting Analyst is responsible for improving service levels by delivering accurate, data-driven demand forecasts that enable the business to have the right product, in the right place, at the right time. Responsibilities/Expectations
• Maintain the company's inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory, and maximizing available working capital.
• Collaborate with sales and pricing teams to incorporate upcoming promotions, new product launches, and pricing changes into forecasts.
• Communicate new product forecasts to operations and sales leadership.
• Develop and maintain short and long-term demand forecasts at the SKU level.
• Ensures that product dates are accurately entered and tracked in the system. Use date considerations when forecasting and ordering.
• Track in transit orders to ensure timely arrival. Proactively communicate opportunities before they become supply issues.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of purchase orders in Encompass RAS.
• Minimize and manage overstock situations.
• Involved in the SKU management process along with sales.
• Initiate product transfers to maintain product freshness.
• Enforces companies receiving hours and dock booking policy to transport companies.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received within Encompass RAS.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• The accurate communication of information to the appropriate personnel in regard to inventory, order or purchasing issues from suppliers or transport companies.
• Analyze historical sales data, seasonality, promotions, and market trends to drive forecast accuracy.
• Build and maintain reports tracking forecast accuracy.
• Adherence to all company policies. Position Requirements
• Knowledge of the brewing and beverage industry.
• Ability to identify patterns and trends in large data sets.
• Comfortable working with multiple data sources.
• Ability to manipulate large data tables in Excel and RAS system.
• Ability to use Data Visualization tools.
• Advanced Excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas for data manipulation.
• Ability to understand Statistical Forecasting methods.
• Strong and effective communication skills for both internal and external communication. Must be able to develop effective working relationships with all internal team members.
• Must be able to interact and negotiate with all levels within Cone Distributing, departments and suppliers.
• Must have the aptitude to work within and foster a team environment.
• The ability to learn and understand the company's route accounting software as well as our suppliers.
• Code date systems must be thoroughly understood.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations regarding the sale and merchandising of malt beverages.
• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled.
• Understanding of supply chain fundamentals
• The ability to problem solve.
• The ability to use Smart Phones, computers, or other similar electronic devices in the performance of job duties. Education Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in related field. Will consider candidates with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Computer skills-Word, Power Point, Excel
• Minimum 2 years in the beer or beverage industry
• Maintain the company's inventory management strategy with the aim of controlling costs within budgetary limits, generating savings, rationalizing inventory, and maximizing available working capital.
• Collaborate with sales and pricing teams to incorporate upcoming promotions, new product launches, and pricing changes into forecasts.
• Communicate new product forecasts to operations and sales leadership.
• Develop and maintain short and long-term demand forecasts at the SKU level.
• Ensures that product dates are accurately entered and tracked in the system. Use date considerations when forecasting and ordering.
• Track in transit orders to ensure timely arrival. Proactively communicate opportunities before they become supply issues.
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of purchase orders in Encompass RAS.
• Minimize and manage overstock situations.
• Involved in the SKU management process along with sales.
• Initiate product transfers to maintain product freshness.
• Enforces companies receiving hours and dock booking policy to transport companies.
• Maintain records of goods ordered and received within Encompass RAS.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• The accurate communication of information to the appropriate personnel in regard to inventory, order or purchasing issues from suppliers or transport companies.
• Analyze historical sales data, seasonality, promotions, and market trends to drive forecast accuracy.
• Build and maintain reports tracking forecast accuracy.
• Adherence to all company policies. Position Requirements
• Knowledge of the brewing and beverage industry.
• Ability to identify patterns and trends in large data sets.
• Comfortable working with multiple data sources.
• Ability to manipulate large data tables in Excel and RAS system.
• Ability to use Data Visualization tools.
• Advanced Excel - pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex formulas for data manipulation.
• Ability to understand Statistical Forecasting methods.
• Strong and effective communication skills for both internal and external communication. Must be able to develop effective working relationships with all internal team members.
• Must be able to interact and negotiate with all levels within Cone Distributing, departments and suppliers.
• Must have the aptitude to work within and foster a team environment.
• The ability to learn and understand the company's route accounting software as well as our suppliers.
• Code date systems must be thoroughly understood.
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations regarding the sale and merchandising of malt beverages.
• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled.
• Understanding of supply chain fundamentals
• The ability to problem solve.
• The ability to use Smart Phones, computers, or other similar electronic devices in the performance of job duties. Education Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in related field. Will consider candidates with 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Computer skills-Word, Power Point, Excel
• Minimum 2 years in the beer or beverage industry
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