Description
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Overview:
The Senior Forecast Analyst has responsibility for the analysis and maintenance of the system sales
forecast which is a key input into organizational planning processes. The analyst should have
advanced knowledge of retail forecasting and experience with SAP forecasting systems or
other "best in class" platforms. The analysts will be responsible for achieving forecast
completeness and data integrity targets and alignment of the corporate S&OP process. The
analyst will liaise with cross functional partners to determine sales forecasts for new articles
and events. The analyst will also maintain F&R system parameters that drive the automated
forecasting and replenishment system.
Key Responsibilities:
Workday and Workforce management
Maintain the Forecasting & Replenishment system for all products within assigned
Provide key reporting to Inventory Management, Merchandising, Logistics and Senior
Review & analyze historical data and trends to forecast the demand of import and
domestic goods held at the Store/Distribution Centres.
Project Management
Monitor recent sales performance and adjust forward forecasts at appropriate time
Track Key Performance Indicators on a weekly, monthly quarterly and annual basis,
including store/DC.
Manage the Store and DC forecast parameters, replenishment parameters, and
forecast exceptions.
Partnering
Communicate product status and updates to stores and DC in a timely manner.
Liaise with Merchants to ensure execution of category S&OP processes (forecast
Work closely with Merchants and Senior Management to achieve company
Maintain SAP forecasting and replenishment parameters.
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
Provide SAP Super user expertise. Identify high, medium, and low sellers and update forecasting & replenishment
parameters accordingly.
Team Leadership
Coach and mentor junior analysts on best practices within IPR
Supply knowledge and statuses of product flow to cross-functional team members
Solve store and DC inquiries
Competencies:
Collaborates
Action oriented
Drives results
Plans and Aligns
Skills:
Strong Analytical, influential, interpersonal skills
Organization skills
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Data analysis
Project and change management
Ability to prioritize tasks
Direct Manager/Direct Reports: 
Reports to Manager or Sr Manager, Supply Chain
Travel Requirements:
Limited (travel to stores, distribution centers and vendors as required)
Physical Requirements:
Extended sitting
Repetitive tasks
Hybrid Work:
Flex
Working Conditions: 
Working in an office setting: computer work, camera on virtual meetings, taking support calls
Minimum Education:
University or College Degree in business or science/engineering or background in
supply chain management will be considered as a preferred qualification.
Experience with SAP or other best in class forecasting systems (Retail or
Manufacturing) is an asset.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year)
3-5 years of analytical experience (ideally in a retail environment) with emphasis on
forecasting and inventory management
Minimum Leadership Experience:
Excellent communication skills; collaborative with effective interpersonal skills; able
to work across departments.
Strong customer focus with business acumen, problem solving skills and result orientated.
Self -directed, ability to work with limited supervision.
Flexible in attitude and approach to business solutions
Demonstrated expertise in business analysis
Certifications:
None
Other Requirements/Assets: 
Experience with financial analysis and quantitative skills, including ability to produce
and review sales analysis (turns, sales, gross margin, etc.) and other analytical techniques to assist in making key forecast and replenishment decisions.
Experience with maintaining retail forecasting models and achieving forecast
completeness metrics.
Replenishment experience is considered an asset.
Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
Strong analytical skills with the ability to extrapolate pertinent information from
various sources (reports and spreadsheets) and analyze data for recommendations.
Ability to present data and information in both PowerPoint and Tableau is an asset
Bilingual in French and English is an asset
Read more
Position Overview:
The Senior Forecast Analyst has responsibility for the analysis and maintenance of the system sales
forecast which is a key input into organizational planning processes. The analyst should have
advanced knowledge of retail forecasting and experience with SAP forecasting systems or
other "best in class" platforms. The analysts will be responsible for achieving forecast
completeness and data integrity targets and alignment of the corporate S&OP process. The
analyst will liaise with cross functional partners to determine sales forecasts for new articles
and events. The analyst will also maintain F&R system parameters that drive the automated
forecasting and replenishment system.
Key Responsibilities:
Workday and Workforce management
Maintain the Forecasting & Replenishment system for all products within assigned
Provide key reporting to Inventory Management, Merchandising, Logistics and Senior
Review & analyze historical data and trends to forecast the demand of import and
domestic goods held at the Store/Distribution Centres.
Project Management
Monitor recent sales performance and adjust forward forecasts at appropriate time
Track Key Performance Indicators on a weekly, monthly quarterly and annual basis,
including store/DC.
Manage the Store and DC forecast parameters, replenishment parameters, and
forecast exceptions.
Partnering
Communicate product status and updates to stores and DC in a timely manner.
Liaise with Merchants to ensure execution of category S&OP processes (forecast
Work closely with Merchants and Senior Management to achieve company
Maintain SAP forecasting and replenishment parameters.
Identify process improvement opportunities and recommend solutions.
Provide SAP Super user expertise. Identify high, medium, and low sellers and update forecasting & replenishment
parameters accordingly.
Team Leadership
Coach and mentor junior analysts on best practices within IPR
Supply knowledge and statuses of product flow to cross-functional team members
Solve store and DC inquiries
Competencies:
Collaborates
Action oriented
Drives results
Plans and Aligns
Skills:
Strong Analytical, influential, interpersonal skills
Organization skills
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Data analysis
Project and change management
Ability to prioritize tasks
Direct Manager/Direct Reports: 
Reports to Manager or Sr Manager, Supply Chain
Travel Requirements:
Limited (travel to stores, distribution centers and vendors as required)
Physical Requirements:
Extended sitting
Repetitive tasks
Hybrid Work:
Flex
Working Conditions: 
Working in an office setting: computer work, camera on virtual meetings, taking support calls
Minimum Education:
University or College Degree in business or science/engineering or background in
supply chain management will be considered as a preferred qualification.
Experience with SAP or other best in class forecasting systems (Retail or
Manufacturing) is an asset.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
Must fulfill minimum time-in-position (1 year)
3-5 years of analytical experience (ideally in a retail environment) with emphasis on
forecasting and inventory management
Minimum Leadership Experience:
Excellent communication skills; collaborative with effective interpersonal skills; able
to work across departments.
Strong customer focus with business acumen, problem solving skills and result orientated.
Self -directed, ability to work with limited supervision.
Flexible in attitude and approach to business solutions
Demonstrated expertise in business analysis
Certifications:
None
Other Requirements/Assets: 
Experience with financial analysis and quantitative skills, including ability to produce
and review sales analysis (turns, sales, gross margin, etc.) and other analytical techniques to assist in making key forecast and replenishment decisions.
Experience with maintaining retail forecasting models and achieving forecast
completeness metrics.
Replenishment experience is considered an asset.
Advanced proficiency with MS Excel
Strong analytical skills with the ability to extrapolate pertinent information from
various sources (reports and spreadsheets) and analyze data for recommendations.
Ability to present data and information in both PowerPoint and Tableau is an asset
Bilingual in French and English is an asset
