adidas Looking for Business Analyst at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

This position is responsible for the planning and execution of product supply, securing on-time delivery and managing product flow to end-of-cycle, with the objective of maximizing profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of Demand Planning processes to support strategic initiatives to fulfill BU and channel requirements
• Responsible for creating and updating the Rolling Demand Plan (RDP) for defined business segments on article level
• Work with Supply Chain in the execution of buy plans and procure all products required for adidas Golf within published timelines and buy cycles, using AFS, ILS and other related systems
• Develop and share historical trend analytics to drive forecasting accuracy
• Work with Distribution Centre to manage in-transit shipments for in-bound goods and provide priority schedule when applicable
• Provide Sales and Customer Service Teams with timely inventory updates to assist with order book maintenance and fill rates, as well as assist with other sales support functionality
• Provide monthly reporting on inventory levels with focus on excess volumes

Key Responsibilities (KPIs)

• Demand Plan Accuracy
• Inventory management/Days of Sale Lasting
• Availability for channel replenishment

Key Relationships (Global)

• Build and foster relationships with key partners within Carlsbad/NAM Operations

Key Relationships (Internal)

• Build and foster relationships with key teams in Canada: Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Distribution Centre

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Superior analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. relationship management, facilitation)
• A systems specialist with an operational and sales mindset.
• Excellent computer skills particularly MS Excel

Requisite Education And Experience / Minimum Qualifications

• University or college graduate in related field
• 2-3 years related work experience