[Remote] Sales Planning Analyst, Beauty
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. The Sales Planning Analyst will support the sales, operations, and finance team by assisting with sales forecasting, performance tracking, and order management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts by analyzing historical data, market trends, seasonal patterns, and promotional activity
- Monitor and analyze forecast accuracy, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
- Partner with operations to manage inventory levels, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory while meeting customer demand
- Communicate potential risks and opportunities to forecasts through weekly and monthly meetings
- Communicate shipping estimates on a daily, weekly, monthly basis
- Work with the shipping department to manage order ship windows ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment
- Coordinate with customers and internal teams to address order discrepancies and/or adjustment needs
- Generate customer selling reports to provide insights into performance and inventory holdings
- Work with sales and finance teams outlining future deductions to be taken by customers
- Maintain detailed worksheet of forecasted and confirmed deductions
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred
- Knowledge of retail financial metrics and ability to analyze data
- Experience in various retailer platforms is a plus
- Flexible, creative, and able to work in a non-structured developing work environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint, 365 OneDrive
- Excellent oral/written communication skills, including interpersonal communication as an integral part of the overall team
- Excellent customer relationship skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
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