Associate Forecaster
$60,000–$60,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Generate and maintain forecasting and inventory reports including Available-to-Sell, Replenishment, and Exception Reporting. Analyze sales, inventory, and POS data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities while preparing monthly forecasts for assigned areas. Monitor sales performance against forecast, highlight significant variances, and communicate findings to stakeholders. Prepare Production Cut reports evaluating inventory positions and customer demand at the SKU level, then assist with inventory planning and replenishment recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Production, Operations, and Finance to ensure forecast accuracy. Organize monthly forecast meeting materials and action items while tracking units invoiced, shipped, and canceled versus plan.
Required Qualifications
- In-office 4 days per week
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Fashion Business Management, Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Finance, Apparel Production, or a related field
- Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
- 1–3 years of experience in forecasting, planning, inventory management, buying, allocation, financial analysis, operations, or logistics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
- Flexibility to support meetings and business needs during extended business hours when necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with BlueCherry or similar ERP systems
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