Grand Rapids APICS Job Board: Forecast Analyst

Date: 1/24/2010
Company: National Nail Corporation
Address: 2964 Clydon SW
City State Zip: Grand Rapids, MI 49519

Title: Forecast Analyst
Openings: 1
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
StartDate: To be determined
Salary: To be determined

Qualifications: Forecast Analyst needed for growing national distributor/manufacturer of building materials. Candidate will use logical and systematic approach to analyze sales and operations data to drive material forecasting processes. Responsible for improving accuracy to minimize inventory levels while supporting company fill rate objectives. Bachelors degree in related field with minimum 3 5 years relevant experience required

Duties:
Forecasting, Inventory Control, Replenishment
S&OP processes
Forecasting for multi-location distribution and/or manufacturing company
Forecasting analytical methods
Forecasting with long lead time requirements
Cross-functional investigation of materials variances
MRP system; SAP preferred.
Excel Power User skills and strong relevant software/technology/pc skills
Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experiences may be considered

Reporting to the Procurement Director., this position interfaces directly with Sales and Regional VP team, Finance, Procurement team and Product Managers to interpret forecasting trends and variance analysis. Position requires effective oral and written communication skills and ability with all levels of the team.
100% ESOP company, competitive wages and benefits

For consideration, submit resume, salary history and an active email address for initial contact.

Contact: Talent Director
Address: 2964 Clydon SW
Phone: (616) 261-2176
Fax: (616) 261-2179
E-mail: jobs@nationalnail.com

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