The organisation has embarked on a journey to deliver an improved data-driven demand planning process. This will be achieved by implementing a new forecasting solution and other supporting applications (including enhancing the Enterprise Data Platform) to transform the Demand Forecasting capability. This introducesModern AI/ML Technology and Integration, and is a transformative project within the business.Requirements:
- A qualified and experienced business analyst, who will be form part of a project team that has been tasked to replace the current retail forecasting system.
- Experience in implementation of package solutions that are transformative in nature
- Experience in implementation of systems that underpin forecasting and planning will be advantageous
- Advanced analytical skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Working knowledge of SQL
- General understanding of forecasting and planning processes in the retail environment will be advantageous
- Experience of Agile methodologies and frameworks including Scrum and Kanban and of the Business Analyst role within agile frameworks
- Experience working within a fast-paced environment
- Proven experience of stakeholder relationship management and influencing skills, demonstrating success in facilitating collaboration, influencing, communicating and negotiating at all levels
- Expertise and extensive experience in process modelling, gap analysis and requirements engineering with the delivery of appropriate artefacts to progress development and achieve business objectives
- The ability to interact and work collaboratively within a team as well as the ability to run with a piece of work autonomously where required
Desired Skills:
- Business Process Analyst
- Excel
- SQL