Supply Chain Analyst - Epitec : Job Details

Summary:

The main function of a business operations specialist is to maintain vendor relationships, acting as a business analyst for non-IT projects or filling organizational roles above an administrative level, but below a management level. Other responsibilities may include maintaining all project management processes, including project goals, deadlines, metrics and budget. The business operations specialist usually reports to a project manager or director.

Job Responsibilities:

? Review and approve contracts, cost proposals and contract supplements.

? Approve project and work breakdown structures.

? Review and approve the documentation of business processes.

? Approve project budgets and expenditures, monitor transaction controls and costs against budgets.

? Predict potential budget overruns and offer solutions.

? Consult with corporate offices, project managers, auditors, client and sub-consultant representatives regarding future proposals.

? Prepare sub-agreements and review and input sub-consultant invoices to ensure contact compliance.

Skills:

? Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.

? Expert ability to work independently and manage one's time.

? Expert knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

? Expert ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles to work as needed.

? Expert ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses.

? Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel; Enterprise Application experience a plus.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES/REQUIREMENTS:

The individual is expected to be hands-on to prepare Sales forecasting, product mix, risk/opportunity analysis and to evaluate Ecommerce sales drivers (Traffic, conversion rate), impact of promotions on different sales platforms, and creating what-if scenarios to achieve business goals. The role also requires building PSI at sku level for assigned categories and work with category team to align on the forecast. A successful candidate is highly analytical with critical thinking skills and business savvy, be adaptive and able to work cross functionally to influence sales and operations teams working towards a common goal in a highly matrixed, fast pacing organization. The position is located in Plano, TX.

Essentials/Duties and Responsibilities

• Hands-on to build Sales forecasting using several variables (Traffic, Seasonality, multiple promos etc.)

• Develop weekly/monthly/quarterly sales forecast for quantity, sales price and revenue and track Achievement rate KPIs

• Promotional analysis to develop forecasts, and average sales price

• Own and build PSI at sku level for sellout, selling, shipment and delivery along with inventory view each week

• Upload forecasts into SCM systems accurately each week

• Develop long term forecast and NPI forecasts and upload into SCM system

• Track inventory arrival and movement to warehouse

• Manage aging, confirm SOP and manage all part of supply chain for assigned category

• Deep understanding of Mobile business

• Lead category calls and get alignment on sales forecast, demand and inventory plan

• Work with Category Management, Finance, supply chain, business operations and logistics team to deliver monthly revenue

Background/Experience

• 6+ years of experience in Ecommerce business planning, supply chain management, category management and/or data and analytics-intensive role with an emphasis on Quantitative analytics

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics or in math/analytics/engineering is required

• MBA would be a plus

• Hands-on with advanced excel with attention to detail to integrate complex data to build forecasting and to perform analysis

• Experience of working with a large national retailer or carrier for consumer electronics would be a plus

• Knowledge of ML/AI models for forecasting, pricing and promotional analytics for business analytics will be a plus

• Creative thinker with excellent business acumen, analytical skills and experience with statistical modeling

• High level of confidence, integrity, enthusiasm, executive presence that fits a fast-paced, energetic and proactive organization

• Adaptability, using advanced preparation to quickly pivot throughout the week

• Exceptional presentation skills with good Microsoft PowerPoint capabilities

• Experience of working with Consumer Electronics and/or National Retail is strongly preferred