Inventory Planning Analyst

Work Where You MatterAt Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient store locations, distribution centers, store support center or with our private fleet team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations.Job DetailsGeneral Summary:Has the overall responsibility for monitoring, analyzing, and improving the sales and inventory forecast to support sales and inventory goals for their defined categories. Collaborates with the Global Inventory, Merchandise Planning and Merchandising teams to develop and execute item/store/DC forecasts. Provides subject matter expertise in the design and development of demand planning systems and processes.Duties & Responsibilities:Collaborates with Global Inventory to define and execute the forecast strategy for defined categories.Manages and monitors seasonality trends.Manages and monitors macro promotion and event activity.Supports the new store as well as the new and discontinued item forecasting processes.Monitors the execution of the forecasting system. Monitors the macro level system alerts.Provides subject matter expertise, training and support to the Demand Chain team.Supports vendor collaboration (forecast data).Provides key performance indicator (KPI) reporting to various business partners.QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, & Abilities:Ability to deliver expected quantitative and qualitative resultsStrong business acumen and superior analytical skillsAbility to work cross-functionally and independentlyExcellent organizational and problem-solving skillsAdvanced proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint and database applicationsAbility to communicate effectively across all levelsWork Experience &/or Education:Bachelor's degree in business management, finance or related field and two years experience in supply chain, inventory management, and/or demand planning required. Knowledge of the demand forecasting/planning systems preferred. Working knowledge of forecasting methodology preferred. Aldata G.O.L.D. knowledge preferred.