Analyst, Global Forecasting
About The Position
The Analyst, Global Forecasting supports strategic business decisions by providing accurate, timely data on sales performance and demand planning. The role develops, maintains, and publishes comprehensive forecasting reports for key stakeholders, working with teams across business units and regions. It also maintains global Demand Planning Masterdata, analyzes performance indicators and forecasting trends, and helps improve reporting processes and forecast accuracy. The position reports directly to the Director, HQ Forecasting. During the first six months, the analyst will build an understanding of Fresh’s strategy and portfolio, develop global business knowledge, learn the DynaSys forecasting tool and Power BI, and enhance database reporting. Within 12 months, the role is expected to improve reporting and tools, create dashboards, issue weekly and monthly reports, and maintain forecasting databases.
Requirements
- 1–4+ years of experience in data analysis, forecasting, reporting, or a similar function.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting, and complex formulas.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret complex data and present findings clearly.
- Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related quantitative field.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView and/or forecasting software.
- Familiarity with master data management principles.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the forecasting team to design, develop, and implement weekly and monthly forecasting reports for business units and regions.
- Prepare and publish reports on Sell In and Sell Out performance at market and retailer levels.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on KPIs, providing data-driven recommendations to optimize processes and improve forecast accuracy.
- Maintain global Demand Planning Masterdata and ensure its integrity, accuracy, and alignment across Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales.
- Identify trends, anomalies, and variances in forecasting data and communicate potential impacts to stakeholders.
- Automate reporting processes where possible to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
- Participate in cross-functional projects involving forecasting model enhancements, data integration, and reporting tools.
- Support ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests from senior management and other departments.
- Create dashboards, issue weekly and monthly reporting, and maintain forecasting databases.
Benefits
- Fresh and LVMH-sponsored training and workshops for personal and professional development.
- Networking opportunities with the LVMH community and network.
- Opportunities to join internal communities, including the DEIB Council, Sustainability Champions, and LVMH Employee Resource Groups.
- Free professional consultation, referrals, and counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Free 24/7 confidential mental health support.
- Flexible paid time off policy, including Summer Fridays.
- Fertility services, maternity and newborn support, and adoption and surrogacy assistance, including cryopreservation when part of fertility treatment.
- Paid parental leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and surrogacy, subject to eligibility.
- Travel and lodging for those who cannot access care.
- Back-up dependent care and tutoring.
- Fresh in-store discounts and gratis.
- LVMH Group friends and family sales across its divisions.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits through Wage Works.
- Health club, sporting and entertainment ticket, and insurance discounts.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with company match and additional employer contribution, subject to eligibility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
