Analytics Engineer, Demand Forecasting

HelloFresh • New York, NY

81d • $71,900 - $80,900

About The Position

We're hiring a Business Analyst to join our Demand Forecasting team within our broader Meal Kit Operations organization. The Demand Forecasting team is crucial to driving efficiency within the HelloFresh supply chain. This role will own, execute, and improve forecasting tools and systems. In order to continuously improve and evolve, we work cross-functionally across all of the business from marketing to purchasing and leverage a modern tech stack to automate and improve our tools. To succeed in this role, you'll need to have a strong sense of ownership, analytical & organizational abilities, and a keen interest in how good data, processes, and tools can drive better decision-making. This is an opportunity to make a big impact on a fast-growing organization, the food supply chain, and how people eat.

Requirements

• 1+ years of relevant work experience in an analytical capacity, including responsibility for executing or owning tools or processes required by the business to facilitate operational activities
• Preparing and delivering reports and/or dashboards, for various audiences
• Undergraduate degree in fields such as Business Analytics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Accounting, or other relevant area of study
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills - able to gather, organize, analyze, visualize, and present data to enable decision-making
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, with preference for ability to automate within spreadsheets
• Experience with SQL in a professional or academic environment, to quickly enable the continued ownership and refinement of existing queries and scripts, and the development of new ones
• Basic knowledge of a high-level programming language (e.g. Python, R, etc.) and of data visualization software (e.g. Tableau) is preferred, with significant interest in further developing these skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities - able to convey the most important information to stakeholders, and to be effective in both technical and non-technical (business) situations

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of several operationally critical forecasting tools and processes, managing and executing at the rhythm required by the business
• Be the primary subject-matter-expert for all inputs, outputs, structures, and process flows that impact or are impacted by your responsibilities
• Take the lead in responding to questions, issues, and analysis requests related to your areas of expertise, from both within the Forecasting team and from other teams
• Seek out and evaluate opportunities to improve business outcomes, efficiency, strategy, and decision-making (e.g. integration of new data sources)
• Support new product launches and internal capability enhancements, while still ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and scalability
• Interact cross functionally with Supply Chain teams to ensure that business processes are executed as designed and are achieving desired outcomes
• Continuously improve tools, analysis, and presentation techniques while adapting to an expanding business, and an evolving landscape of Supply Chain technology, so we can work smarter, not harder

Benefits

• Competitive salary, 401k with company match that vests immediately upon participation
• Generous PTO, including sabbatical, and parental leave of up to 16 weeks
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education (upon 2 years of service)
• Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
• Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree