Demand and Insights Analyst

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Job type : Full-time , permanent

Expected salary range : $70,000 $85,000 per year

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We’re looking for a Demand and Insights Analyst to join our Product and Insights team based in the

Chester office in Vancouver, BC. This individual will report to Demand & Insights Manager.

Job Overview : The Demand and Insights Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining a precise Demand Plan for the next 18-months rolling period and for analyzing sales data at a product level to maximize sales in each of our sales channels.

The Demand and Insights Analyst is expected to work cross-functionally with the Inventory, Allocations and Merchandising teams to proactively identify variables affecting the demand plan and category performance.

You are detail oriented, have strong analytical skills and exhibit a can-do attitude toward your assigned tasks.

You will have the opportunity to :

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for the categories assigned considering factors such as historical sales data, pricing, new product introduction and portfolio rationalization.
• Identify, periodically, major forecast variances at the product level and formulate corrective actions to ensure Forecast Accuracy and Bias goals are met.
• Analyze product demand patterns across channels and identify opportunities to enhance forecast accuracy and inventory management strategies.
• Support the Merchandising Manager in suggesting product line-up adjustments based on pricing strategy, product attributes and category performance.

This includes new product recommendations based on gap analysis.

• Conduct annual pricing and margin analysis and propose pricing strategies per category that balance customer demands and internal profit expectations.
• Work collaboratively with the Supply Planner to be pro-active in identifying supply issues.
• Create reports, presentations, and Power BI dashboards to communicate insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders.

You will be a good fit if you have :

• 3 years of experience in a demand planning, category analyst or related role (logistics, planning, etc.).
• Strong analytical / technical data analysis skills for forecasting and sales analysis
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel (required) and Power BI.
• Ability to do root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated problem solving abilities with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.

Get ready to enjoy :

• Flexible Work Arrangement Policy
• Extended Health & Dental Plan
• Sickness and Disability Plans
• RRSP Matching Program
• Profit Sharing depending on achieving the business goals
• Purdys Perks (Active Lifestyle Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee discount, and much more)

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