FORECAST ANALYST II

FORECAST ANALYST II PAR PRICING FORECAS SUPRequisition #:C1-001888-2008Location:DALLAS, TEXASJob Code:6380U4FE01Job Title:FORECAST ANALYST IIGrade/Tier:04/0FJob Type:REGULAR FULL TIME Summary of ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING, CREATING, EVALUATING AND APPROVING THE DEMAND FORECAST OF ASSIGNED CATEGORIESDETERMINE AND ADJUST THE SALES HISTORY, AMOUNT OF HISTORY USED OR THE FORECAST METHODS TO INCREASE THE SKU LEVEL FORECAST ACCURACYCOORDINATE WITH PLANNING, BUYING AND STORE OPS TEAMS IN DETERMINING LIKE ITEM, SISTER STORE AND PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE PHASESREVIEW AND RECAP GEOGRAPHIC, MARKET, COMPETITORS, STATISTICAL TRENDS AND RECOMMEND ACTION PLAN TO MINIMIZE RISK AND RIGHT SIZING INVENTORIESANALYZE AND MONITOR PAST PERFORMANCE, TRACK AND RECOMMEND CHANGES TO EXCEPTION (ALERTS) PARAMETERS TO OPTIMIZE WORKLOAD, IMPROVE FORECAST ACCURACY AND INVENTORY TURNSIDENTIFIES OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS ACROSS ASSIGNED CATEGORIES; RECONCILE DEMAND FORECAST TO PLANPROFICIENT IN PROMOTIONAL FORECASTING, GRADE, CURVE AND WEB BASED SUPPLIER COLLABORATIONBROAD KNOWLEDGE OF FORECASTING METHODOLOGIES, STATISTICAL MODELING AND SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTICESPARTICIPATE IN S&OP AND CPFR PROCESS IN ACHIEVING SAFETY STOCK AND SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVESSERVES AS EXPERT ON FORECASTING IN ASSIGNED BUSINESS CATEGORIES AND RESOLVE FORECAST ISSUESSUPPORTS THE FORECAST MANAGER IN MENTORING AND TRAINING THE FORECAST ANALYSTSMAY HAVE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Complies with applicable directives, policies and procedures. Knows actively supports and implements applicable EEO laws and programs within AAFES. Assume other related responsibilities as assigned.Major Duties and ResponsibilitiesNONESupervisory ResponsibilityNONELevelNONEChallengesNONEQualification RequirementsBACHELORÃ?S DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS REQUIRED IN STATISTICS, ECONOMICS, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT OR ANY ENGINEERING AREA EXPERIENCE: 5 OR MORE YEARS EXPERIENCE IN DEMAND FORECASTING, INVENTORY PLANNING, MATERIALS REQUIREMENT PLANNING USING THE ORACLE RETEK DEMAND FORECASTING, FORECAST PRO, MANUGISTICS OR SIMILAR CORPORATE BUSINESS STATISTICAL FORECASTING SYSTEMSPROFICIENT COMPUTER SKILLS IN MICROSOFT EXCEL AND ACCESS WITH A STRONG ANALYTICAL SKILLSPREFERENCES:PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS FORECASTING OR APICS CERTIFICATION (CPF, ACPF, CPIM OR EQUIVALENT)SQL AND VBA EXPERIENCE IN THE RETAIL INDUSTRYDEMAND PLANNING, FORECASTING OR INVENTORY MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCEMASTERÃ?S DEGREE IN ANY RELATED FIELDHIGHLY PROACTIVE, ABILITY TO WORK TO DEADLINES, ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY AND SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCETEAM LEAD EXPERIENCE IN A HIGHLY SOPHISTICATED DEMAND FORECASTING ENVIRONMENT. ABILITY TO COLLABORATE AND WORK AS PART OF A TEAM, PROFICIENT AT EXECUTING AND TEACHING THE DAILY DRIVERS OF FORECASTING, MATH SKILLS INCLUDING CALCULATING RATIOS AND PERCENTAGES, MOVING AVERAGE, BUILDING HISTOGRAMS AND RANK AND PERCENTILE, ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND APPLY RELEVANT ASPECTS OF STORE OPERATIONS, MERCHANDISING, LOGISTICS, WAREHOUSE ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPLIER OPERATIONS AS THEY INTERACT WITH FORECASTING ENVIRONMENT; DETAIL ORIENTED; EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILL; EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS; SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE; ABILITY TO MOTIVATE AND COACH A TEAM TO CULTIVATE VARIOUS FORECASTING TECHNIQUES; CHALLENGES:ABILITY TO TRAVEL AND WORK ON FLEX WORK SCHEDULES AS NECESSARYEducationDegree (one of):NONEMajor/Minor (one of):NONECertificate/License:NONEExperienceNONETechnicalNONEAAFES Training CourseNONEAdditional Qualification Requirements5 POSITIONS. JVA 1869 IS THE SAME POSITION. IT WAS CLOSED DUE TO THE REPOSTING OF THE POSITION TO EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL CANDIDIDATES.Internal Posting DescriptionExternal Posting DescriptionReasonable accommodations will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities.If a sufficient number of qualified candidates do not apply, the minimum qualifications may be lowered without re-announcing.logET();PauseFooter(false);
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