Forecasting Analyst

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canadian Tire Corporation Full time

About the Role

The Forecasting Analyst plays a critical role in achieving our Sales, Inventory, and Shipment plans for the assigned business category within Canadian Tire's assortment. The analyst leverages a wealth of historical data, product knowledge, market, and competitive data to construct the product-level forecast for both consumer and dealer (store) demand.

Key Responsibilities

  • Creating a product-level forecast for regular, promotional, and seasonal activities using JDA Software and other leading-edge in-house tools.
  • Monitoring demand variances to forecast and formulate corrective actions to ensure organization targets are being met.
  • Managing short- and long-term aggregate forecast in accordance with financial targets.
  • Working closely with fellow Category team members, including Category Business Managers in Merchandising, Category Business Planners, Marketing Promotional Planners, Replenishment Analyst, and Forecasting Manager.
  • Success in this role is measured by continuous improvement in reduction of Forecast Error/Bias and improvement in Store Service Level.

Requirements

  • An undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Economics, Commerce, Math, or Engineering.
  • Experience in Forecasting, Merchandising, Marketing, and Retail is considered an asset.
  • Background using Excel at an intermediate or advanced level using analytics to turn data into recommendations and actionable insights.
  • Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders cross-functionally, influencing and building strong relationships.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

About Canadian Tire Corporation

Canadian Tire Corporation is one of the most admired and respected companies in Canada. We have over 90 owned brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exceptional e-commerce capabilities, and innovative merchandising strategies. We have big dreams and work together to innovate specifically for our customers at all levels of our activities, investing in new technologies and products and doubling down on talent to drive the business forward. We offer competitive salaries to Canadian Tire Corporation employees, as well as in-store discounts, learning opportunities through the Canadian Tire Triangle Learning Academy, profit-sharing programs, and retirement and savings plans for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flexible benefits program, we offer $5,000 per year in mental health and overall well-being benefits to eligible employees and their families, as well as mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us to contribute to improving life in Canada by embodying and putting into practice our fundamental values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at heart, results drive us, inclusion is a necessity, we are stronger together, and we take personal responsibility. It's an exciting time to join Canadian Tire Corporation and its family of companies, where career opportunities are diverse Join us, there's a place for you here

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

We are committed to fostering an environment where a sense of belonging thrives and diversity, inclusion, and equity are integral to everything we do. We believe in creating an organizational culture where people are treated with dignity at all times, respecting religion, nationality, sex, race, age, perceived ability, language spoken, sexual orientation, and identity. We are united in our goal of being here to contribute to improving life in Canada.

Accommodations

We firmly hold our fundamental value of inclusion. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups, such as racialized people, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, women, people with disabilities, and others. If you require accommodations to apply for this position or during the interview, please let us know when you contact us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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