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The Demand Analyst - Inventory Control at Essendant plays a crucial role in aligning customer demand with inventory stocking levels at Distribution Centers. This position is essential for the organization as it leverages analytical, clinical, internal, and sales data to accurately estimate demand and determine appropriate stocking levels. The Demand Analyst is responsible for identifying the best measures to provide a precise representation of inventory, warehouse capacity, and purchase forecasts, which are vital for meeting both short- and long-term business requirements. This role involves developing and presenting recommendations to Inventory Management leadership to address space constraints, enhance efficiencies, collaborate with key vendors, and propose innovative solutions to support operational needs while ensuring effective space utilization. A significant aspect of this role is the communication of expectations and priorities to external vendors regarding their ability to meet forecasts and contractual obligations. The Demand Analyst will adopt a collaborative approach, working closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure optimal solutions across the enterprise. This position requires a proactive mindset to continuously identify and implement improvements in the forecasting process, ensuring that the organization remains agile and responsive to market demands. In summary, the Demand Analyst is tasked with utilizing demand planning expertise to create statistical forecasts, develop safety stock strategies, measure forecast accuracy, facilitate collaborative planning processes, and manage performance metrics. This role is pivotal in maintaining high customer service levels while driving cost efficiencies and supporting the overall supply chain strategy of Essendant.
