Forecast Analyst jobs in Boise, ID

Job Description

RecorGroup is on a mission to create simple solutions for our client’s complex problems. We are seeking an experienced business analyst to help us in our quest. As a member of RecorGroup’s Intelligence team, you will be focused on helping us solve problems by analyzing multiple data sources with the objective of identifying meaningful trends to determine category strategy and opportunities for our clients. Our ideal candidate is comfortable working with all levels of management to gain in-depth understanding of our strategy and services. From day one, you will have impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our organization and a lasting influence on our growth plans.

Objectives of this Role

• Improve, execute, and effectively communicate analysis that identify meaningful trends to determine category strategy and opportunities for our clients
• Assist the team in development and execution of segmentation, category reviews, shelving, and modular plans through a collection of various data sources
• Provide market insights through collection of relevant local and global market trends and shopper research techniques
• Provide category communication to our customers
• Participate in regular meetings with management and clients addressing issues to identify and implement fact-based solutions to support the overall objective(s)

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Gathers data from various sources, interprets the data, analyze results using analytics, research methodologies, and statistical techniques
• Provide detailed category and brand insights and presents information to a variety of stakeholders
• Creates executive summaries from data with clear and concise presentations
• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and implementing changes
• Takes ownership with accomplishing new and different requests and explores opportunities to add value
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations
• Will support the Analytics Manager in all functions of the category management process

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mathematics, Business, Marketing, Management, or related field
• Advanced analytical skills with experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating abundant information with accuracy
• 2-5 years’ experience within consumer goods, category management and/or trade marketing experience
• Experience with or knowledge of consumer behavior and insights is preferred
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• The ability to present findings in a polished way
• Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proficiency with dataset analytics (using Power BI, Tableau etc.)
• Experience utilizing data: Point of Sale, consumer panel, assortment optimization, and other consumer-based data providers (IRI, Nielsen, etc.)
• Knowledge and the ability to interpret consumer panel data
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with innovative approach to business planning

Travel Requirements

• This position will travel occasionally (10-15%)

Disclaimer:

Incumbent must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing a significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skill required of all personnel so classified.  This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract.   Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.