Forecast Modelling Analyst

Résumé du poste

The Forecast Modelling Analyst generates insights for merchandising decisions by conducting traditional and machine learning analytics. They are responsible for designing user-friendly tools, managing work requests, and ensuring forecasting systems are operational.

Détails du poste

What you’ll do: The Forecast Modelling Analyst performs analysis and generates insights that can be integrated into key merchandising decisions (assortment selection, product forecasting and replenishment). You will conduct traditional and machine learning analytics to identify and quantify cause-and-effect relationships, design/issue digestible reporting, and develop/optimize user tools. You will play a key role in the delivery of our advanced analytics roadmap and development of predictive modelling/machine learning capabilities, while continuing to support the business with traditional analysis and established processes. The primary responsibilities of this role include: Work with the Merchandising, Forecasting, and Promotions teams to ensure model predictions are consistent with business intuition, explainable and efficiently integrated into processes Design and build tools/reporting that is user friendly and actionable Plan, track and manage multiple work requests – these initiatives can range from quick ad-hoc analysis requests, urgent system/tool support issues, or medium-scale process improvement initiatives or formal long-term project implementations Ensure the forecasting systems, reports and EUC tools are operational and support the business processes; lead projects to implement new functionality, including automation Use traditional analytics and predictive/statistical modelling techniques to identify and quantify sales drivers, conduct what-if scenario analysis and measure the causal impact of results Act as a subject matter expert for Forecasting processes and provide expertise and direction in special projects What you bring: The dynamic environment requires individuals with a cross functional background, excellent organizational skills, experience working in a project environment, advanced analytical ability, strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team as well as independently. 2-4 years work experience in various roles within forecasting, analytics, merchandising or supply chain. University degree in engineering, math, computer science, statistics, business or related field. Strong analytical, problem solving, and data mining skills with the ability to summarize and deliver actionable insights or recommendations. Programming experience with Python, SQL, or VBA. Advanced technical skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, Database systems. Passion for data sciences, machine learning, and visualizations. Cloud experience is an asset. Results-oriented, with proven project and time management skills (planning, prioritizing, executing, and tracking). Business mindset with an understanding of the retail industry. Effective written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities. We’re always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer: Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs Continuing Education Programs Other perks to support your well-being Career growth opportunities and product discounts Broadband Salary Range: $53,000 – $88,000. Our typical hiring range is between $53,000 and $70,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role. #LI-MM3 This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization. We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. About Us Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better. Accommodations We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.

Ce que vous ferez

The Forecast Modelling Analyst generates insights for merchandising decisions by conducting traditional and machine learning analytics. They are responsible for designing user-friendly tools, managing work requests, and ensuring forecasting systems are operational.

Exigences

Candidates must have 2-4 years of experience in forecasting, analytics, or supply chain and a university degree in a quantitative field. Proficiency in Python, SQL, or VBA and strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.

Avantages

• Comprehensive benefits • Retirement programs • Continuing education programs • Product discounts • Mental health benefits • Profit sharing

Compétences indiquées

• Visualisation de données · Souhaitée
• SQL · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Apprentissage automatique · Souhaitée
• Communication Skills · Souhaitée
• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée
• Python · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Forecast modelling
• Machine learning
• Predictive modelling
• Statistical modelling
• Data mining
• Python
• SQL
• VBA
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Excel
• Database systems
• Project management
• Data visualization
• Analytical ability
• Communication skills
• Ad Hoc Analysis
• Database Systems
• Supply Chain
• Organizational Skills
• Project Implementation
• Advanced Analytics
• Planning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Mental Health
• Broadband
• Business Process
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Data Mining
• Disabilities
• Discounts And Allowances
• Equities
• Sales
• Financial Services
• Forecasting
• Problem Solving
• Python (Programming Language)
• Machine Learning
• Mathematics
• Merchandising
• Predictive Modeling
• Scenario Analysis
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Statistical Modeling
• Statistics
• Time Management
• Visual Basic For Applications
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Process Improvement

Domaines d’emploi

• Data & Analytics
• Retail
• Technology
• Engineering
• Forecast Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Systems Analysts
• Data Scientists