| Description: | Meyer Scott Ref: VR/02348
Forecast Analyst – Peterborough - £25,000 – Temp to Perm
Responsible for the generation, management and maintenance of a business forecast
Monitoring of the monthly business performance against targets
Monitor Sales promotions, analysis of actual sales volumes vs projected
Liaise with Production Planners to edit factory build quantities, based on discussion and agreement with Sales
In partnership with Marketing, Management of the Phase In/Phase Out product plans
At the end of each month, to identify and provide analysis on forecast error
To generate a rolling six month forecast.This process within a monthly timetable
Monitor of the stock situation, production plan, orders to date, despatches to date throughout the month.
Liaise with Sales and/or Production when any issues arise
*Sales volumes under budget (at total & Customer level)
*Sales volumes under/over forecast (at SKU level)
*No available stock to cover current orders
*No planned production to full fill current/forecast orders
To provide the link between Sales, Marketing & Production on sales promotions.
*Confirm dates of available production
*analysis of actual sales volumes vs projected
Provide analysis on forecast error, with the aim to increase forecast accuracy (working to agreed accuracy %s)
Management of the Phase in /Phase Out plans, to ensure a smooth transition. New model available to specified dates, stock holding of old model within agreed levels
Collaborative work with key customers
Achievement of Key Performance Indicators, in terms of stock coverage and supply performance
No previous forecasting knowledge / experience required as on the job training will be given.
Is key that the applicant can demonstrate a strong basis on the skills listed below
Skills
• IT Skills (particularly Microsoft Excel)
• Analytical Skills
• Numerical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Strong communication skills, be able to develop and maintain effective communications on all levels
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work within a busy environment, delivering both short and long term results
Experience
See above
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