Analyst, Forecast

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by Gildan Activewear Inc
Bentonville, AR
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Who we are:

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with our 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at . 

The opportunity:

Support customer business unit team with forecasting, replenishment and general supply chain analysis. Monitors and identifies gaps. Trouble shoots the replenishment system and process. Prepares and maintains the account-business unit SKU shipping forecast.

The role

Monitors daily and weekly replenishment metrics. Identifies and trouble shoots items operating outside of tolerance levels. Develops strategy to bring items back into tolerance.

Maintains key inputs in the customer replenishment system and process.

Leads the monthly account service meetings and updates. Develops follow-up plans and insures execution and completion.

Collaborates with Sales (Account Managers, Replenishment Analysts) to ensure demand forecast aligns with business plans and demand signals. 

Communicates root causes and resolution plans to identified replenishment issues.

Analyzes sales, inventory and replenishment trends to ensure proper levels of inventory are maintained throughout the customer supply chain process.

Compiles, maintains and quantifies the key forecast and demand inputs required to prepare the monthly shipping forecast. 

Prepares the monthly shipping forecast based on demand inputs and intelligence gathered through collaboration with the account team and retail partners. Rationalized and defends forecast to account team, planning and senior management. 

Monitors and tracks daily/weekly/monthly customer orders vs. forecast. Identifies gaps and develops action plans in an effort to ensure shipments are aligned with forecast. 

Troubleshoots customer service gaps; works cross-functionally to expedite resolution.

Monitors and insures all internal and customer applications reflect the customer packaging and shipping requirements, product attributes, and forecasting hierarchies; including JED, AS400, and 1Synch. 

Attends retail store functions as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

The requirements

University Degree and 3-5 years relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or analytical based course of study preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Ability to extract data and information from customer's online tools and applications 

Experience with a full-functional computerized Order Management System such as JDE or SAP

Ability to learn customer replenishment systems

Ability to compile and quantify the key demand forecasting inputs and build a shipping forecast to meet customer inventory and service requirements

Ability to work in a team-based environment

Experience within a manufacturing company supplying product to Retail Customers preferred

Hearing is required in order to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings.

Vision is required in order to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics.

What's in it for you:

Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential

Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated

From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues

Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities

Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are:

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.

Reference: 202122213

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Analyst, Forecast

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by Gildan Activewear Inc

Bentonville, AR
Admin & Secretarial
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Who we are:

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with our 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at . 

The opportunity:

Support customer business unit team with forecasting, replenishment and general supply chain analysis. Monitors and identifies gaps. Trouble shoots the replenishment system and process. Prepares and maintains the account-business unit SKU shipping forecast.

The role

Monitors daily and weekly replenishment metrics. Identifies and trouble shoots items operating outside of tolerance levels. Develops strategy to bring items back into tolerance.

Maintains key inputs in the customer replenishment system and process.

Leads the monthly account service meetings and updates. Develops follow-up plans and insures execution and completion.

Collaborates with Sales (Account Managers, Replenishment Analysts) to ensure demand forecast aligns with business plans and demand signals. 

Communicates root causes and resolution plans to identified replenishment issues.

Analyzes sales, inventory and replenishment trends to ensure proper levels of inventory are maintained throughout the customer supply chain process.

Compiles, maintains and quantifies the key forecast and demand inputs required to prepare the monthly shipping forecast. 

Prepares the monthly shipping forecast based on demand inputs and intelligence gathered through collaboration with the account team and retail partners. Rationalized and defends forecast to account team, planning and senior management. 

Monitors and tracks daily/weekly/monthly customer orders vs. forecast. Identifies gaps and develops action plans in an effort to ensure shipments are aligned with forecast. 

Troubleshoots customer service gaps; works cross-functionally to expedite resolution.

Monitors and insures all internal and customer applications reflect the customer packaging and shipping requirements, product attributes, and forecasting hierarchies; including JED, AS400, and 1Synch. 

Attends retail store functions as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

The requirements

University Degree and 3-5 years relevant experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or analytical based course of study preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Ability to extract data and information from customer's online tools and applications 

Experience with a full-functional computerized Order Management System such as JDE or SAP

Ability to learn customer replenishment systems

Ability to compile and quantify the key demand forecasting inputs and build a shipping forecast to meet customer inventory and service requirements

Ability to work in a team-based environment

Experience within a manufacturing company supplying product to Retail Customers preferred

Hearing is required in order to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings.

Vision is required in order to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics.

What's in it for you:

Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential

Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated

From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues

Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities

Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are:

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.

Reference: 202122213

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