Business Planning Analyst

Company: Keeco Llc
Location: Bentonville
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Do you want to be a part of an exciting, growing, international company with a long history of success? We are one of the largest home textile distributors and our customers include the top US retailers. Come and be part of our dynamic team where you can demonstrate your proven abilities to contribute to bottom-line profitability.POSITION SUMMARYForecasting and Business Planning - Responsible for forecast, modeling, analysis, and account service.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor all demand-driven forecasts relative to an overall financial plan
• Provide analytics on various market influencers that affect overall revenue and margin for each account.
• Collaborate with sales, customers, and international planning team on forecasting and planning efforts to produce an accurate forward shipment and financial forecast.
• Develop forecasts for new items - unit and timing requirements.
• Responsible for assigned account forecast accuracy and order fill rate
• Prepare monthly budget vs. actual - unit, revenue, and margin reporting.
• Proactively manage forecast and inventory flow to mitigate potential EOL inventory issues and short shipments.
• Provide ad hoc analysis for sales, customer, and VP of Planning.
• Comply with company safety policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Other projects & duties as assigned by Manager.REQUIRED SKILLS OR EDUCATION
  • B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • Financial/ logistics modeling experience
  • Strong CPFR skills in International Supply Chain
  • Preferred experience with large-scale retailers forecasting systems and methodology (Bed Bath & Beyond, JCP, Kohl's, etc.)
  • Strong analytical & organizational skills
  • A technical approach to problem-solving
  • Excellent oral communication and written skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work alone
  • Experience with Logility Demand Planning software is a plus.
  • Able to multitaskWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment practices are implemented without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religious beliefs, age, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local fair employment law practices.

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