Replenishment Modernization Sr. Analyst

Job Details

General

Summary:

The Business Transformation Sr. Analyst is a hybrid role that combines analytical expertise with business process insight to improve the company's demand forecasting and replenishment capabilities. This individual will contribute to long-term transformation initiatives by analyzing data, identifying opportunities for optimization, and supporting the design and implementation of planning solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making

* Support planning decision-making by providing data-driven insights and recommendations.

* Identify risks, trends, and systemic issues within forecasting and replenishment processes and escalate as appropriate.

* Contribute analytical input to prioritization and transformation discussions.

* Business-IT Partnership

* Serve as a liaison between planning teams and IT for forecasting and replenishment tools.

* Gather, document, and clarify business requirements and support translation into system functionality.

* Participate in system testing and validation to ensure solutions meet business needs.

* Capability & Process Improvement

* Analyze current planning processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.

* Support process enhancements and system changes that improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance.

* Maintain and refine planning parameters such as lead times, safety stock, and ordering cadence.

* Project Governance & Operations

* Support transformation initiatives through documentation, testing, and issue tracking.

* Assist with UAT, implementation support, and post-go-live stabilization activities.

* Help ensure business deliverables align to project scope and timelines.

* Outcome Measurement & Continuous Improvement

* Build and maintain reports and dashboards tracking key planning KPIs.

* Perform root-cause analysis on stockouts, overstocks, and demand variability.

* Recommend corrective actions and track results over time.

* Cross-Functional Alignment

* Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, inventory, and IT partners.

* Participate in workshops, planning meetings, and training efforts.

* Support change management through documentation and end-user assistance.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office spreadsheet application; database proficiency preferred

* Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with merchandising staff, co-workers, and store personnel

* Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

* Ability to be flexible and to meet deadlines

* Ability to function effectively as part of a cross-functional team

* Ability to pay attention to detail

Work Experience &/or Education

* 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory analysis, or business analysis.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Excel, with experience using data tools like SQL, Power BI, or Tableau.

* Understanding of supply chain and planning concepts (e.g., safety stock, lead times, service levels).

* Experience gathering and documenting business requirements or process flows.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical and business teams.

* Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field.