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Forecast Analyst II
Ahold Delhaize USA
IT
Scarborough, ME, USA
Posted on Apr 12, 2025
Company: Ahold Delhaize USA
Industry: Retail Services
Level: Full Time
Job Family: Procurement & Logistics
Location: Scarborough, ME
Requisition No: 424387
About Us
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Learn More About Our Benefits - Click Here
For more information:
website: www.adusa.com
Legal Disclaimer: Ahold Delhaize USA is an equal opportunity employer. view full text Under the Federal Transparency in Coverage rule, group health plans are required to make publicly available machine-readable files that include in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges. Click here to view the in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for health benefits offered by Ahold Delhaize USA. At Ahold Delhaize USA, we value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B). Our employees and prospective employees are treated with respect and dignity. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@adusa.com. view full text
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Primary Purpose
Position Summary
This position will manage system demand forecasts and plan for all assigned products with up to 10,000 SKUs across all stores at item/warehouse/store/day combination using statistical-based forecasting tools. The demand forecast and plan will be integrated into different legacy systems to drive store and warehouse replenishment as well as support for vendor collaboration, display optimization, promotion optimization and promotional/events planning.
Schedule
Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days.
Authorized to work in the U.S.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Duties & Responsibilities
Forecast
Responsible for ensuring Forecast & Replenishment (F&R) system forecast accuracy for assigned product line. Use advanced statistical forecast accuracy analysis to reduce system errors and avoid manual forecast adjustments. Provide a forecast to vendor partners (private brands team).
Analysis
Review Store and Distribution Center baseline forecasts and BIAS and troubleshoot any forecasts with low forecast accuracy or BIAS. Review and, if necessary, update master data and/or parameters for Product that will be terminated. Follow-up on and review the forecast for new store locations.
Management
Manage all Relex (F&R system) daily, weekly, monthly forecast workflows resulting in reduced systemic forecast error.
Teamwork
Collaborate with Category teams on Ad promotions, special programs, and holidays.
Forecasting
Resolve forecasting exceptions and perform daily root cause analysis of underlying issues to improve forecast accuracy for promotional and turn product.
Strategy
Partner with In Stock Analysts and Demand System Specialists to align on trends and strategies in support of forecast accuracy.
Support
Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our values.
Sales
Complete sales correction trouble shooting and analyze where the effective corrected sales are coming from when necessary, i.e. which sales correction type is the effective one (stockout, campaign or manual correction).
Qualifications
Analysis
Ability to analyze and decipher large amounts of data. Ability to analyze complex problems and rule sets. Ability to determine root causes and implement solutions.
Experience
0-3 Years relevant experience. Experience applying and developing statistical forecasts and demand forecasting.
Skills
Takes initiative, self-starter. Presentation skills. Team player and collaborator.
Management
Demand management practices.
Degree
Bachelor's Degree in Statistics, Mathematics or related business field or equivalent relevant work experience.
Technology
Basic to intermediate Excel skills.
Microsoft
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel and Access.
Communication
Oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge
Working knowledge of Supply Chain processes.
About Us
At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Learn More About Our Benefits - Click Here
For more information:
website: www.adusa.com
Legal Disclaimer: Ahold Delhaize USA is an equal opportunity employer. view full text Under the Federal Transparency in Coverage rule, group health plans are required to make publicly available machine-readable files that include in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges. Click here to view the in-network rates and out-of-network allowed amounts and billed charges for health benefits offered by Ahold Delhaize USA. At Ahold Delhaize USA, we value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B). Our employees and prospective employees are treated with respect and dignity. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Department at tad@adusa.com. view full text
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