Analyst, Forecast - Gildan Activewear Inc

Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.

Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with our 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com. 

Forecast Analyst for a segment of our Walmart business, supporting customer business unit team with forecasting, replenishment and general supply chain analysis. Monitors and identifies gaps. Trouble shoots the replenishment system and process. Prepares and maintains the account-business unit SKU shipping forecast.  Hybrid opportunity based in our Bentonville office.

The role

• Monitors daily and weekly replenishment metrics. Identifies and trouble shoots items operating outside of tolerance levels. Develops strategy to bring items back into tolerance.
• Maintains key inputs in the customer replenishment system and process.
• Leads the monthly account service meetings and updates. Develops follow-up plans and insures execution and completion.
• Collaborates with Sales (Account Managers, Replenishment Analysts) to ensure demand forecast aligns with business plans and demand signals. 
• Communicates root causes and resolution plans to identified replenishment issues.
• Analyzes sales, inventory and replenishment trends to ensure proper levels of inventory are maintained throughout the customer supply chain process.
• Compiles, maintains and quantifies the key forecast and demand inputs required to prepare the monthly shipping forecast. 
• Prepares the monthly shipping forecast based on demand inputs and intelligence gathered through collaboration with the account team and retail partners. Rationalized and defends forecast to account team, planning and senior management. 
• Monitors and tracks daily/weekly/monthly customer orders vs. forecast. Identifies gaps and develops action plans in an effort to ensure shipments are aligned with forecast. 
• Troubleshoots customer service gaps; works cross-functionally to expedite resolution.
• Monitors and insures all internal and customer applications reflect the customer packaging and shipping requirements, product attributes, and forecasting hierarchies; including JED, AS400, and 1Synch. 
• Attends retail store functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
• This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

The requirements

• University Degree and 3-5 years relevant experience required.  Major in Business, Engineering, or analytical based course of study preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to extract data and information from customer's online tools and applications 
• Experience with a full-functional computerized Order Management System such as JDE or SAP
• Ability to learn customer replenishment systems
• Ability to compile and quantify the key demand forecasting inputs and build a shipping forecast to meet customer inventory and service requirements
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Experience within a manufacturing company supplying product to Retail Customers preferred
• Hearing is required in order to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings.
• Vision is required in order to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics.

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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