Associate Forecaster

Dana-Co • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Dana-co, a leading design company specializing in luxury intimate apparel, is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Associate Forecaster to support demand planning, inventory management, and forecasting initiatives across our portfolio of brands. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with strong quantitative skills who is eager to develop expertise in forecasting, inventory analysis, and business planning within the apparel industry.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Flexibility to support meetings and business needs during extended business hours when necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with BlueCherry or similar ERP systems is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain forecasting and inventory reports, including Available-to-Sell, Replenishment, Demand Planning, and Exception Reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly forecast for assigned area(s) of responsibilities.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and POS data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support the forecasting process by updating projections and maintaining reporting across all brands.
• Monitor and report sales performance against forecast, highlighting significant variances and business drivers.
• Prepare Production Cut reports that evaluate inventory positions, future production, sales trends, and customer demand at the SKU level.
• Track units invoiced, open, shipped, and canceled versus plan and communicate findings to key stakeholders.
• Assist with inventory planning and replenishment recommendations to support business objectives.
• Organize and distribute monthly forecast meeting materials, notes, and action items.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Production, Operations, and Finance, to ensure forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Parental Leave (including non-birthing parents)
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Education Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits including Life Insurance, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Group Legal Services
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level