Forecasting Financial Analyst

Company: Kelly Services
Location: Joliet
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Our client,--an American chain of beauty stores, is currently seeking a--Remote--Forecasting Financial Analyst--for a--6 month--temporary position.------In addition to working with the world's most recognized and trusted name in staffing, Kelly employees can expect:---Competitive pay---Paid holidays---Year-end bonus program---Recognition and incentive programs---Access to continuing education via the Kelly Learning Center----The hours for this position are as follows--

• Monday to Friday 8:00am-5:00pm------Pay Rate: $25.00 - $30.00/Hour--POSITION SUMMARY:--The Planner is responsible for developing business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize sales, profit, turn and inventory health.----CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:----
  • Financial planning to include managing sales, margin, and inventory KPIs relating to Annual & Monthly planning--
  • Develop business area strategy in partnership with Merchants, Vendors, and other cross functional team members--
  • OTB Management--
  • Advertising/Event & New Item Forecasting--
  • Assortment Planning--
  • Inventory Productivity to include end of life activity--
  • Participation in projects to support company growth/process improvement--
  • Ad hoc Reporting--
  • Training & Development of Inventory Analysts------ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:--
    • Complete on-going training and development courses supported by the HR Training Team or the Merchandise Operations Training Team.----REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION:----
      • Minimum of 4 years retail related experience including 2 years of planning--
      • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and with a cross functional team--
      • Active participant in a cross functional or departmental project, demonstrating engagement & leadership skills--
      • Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong listening skills--
      • Critical thinker, able to interact professionally with both internal and external stakeholders and influence with data--
      • Ability to make sound, informed decisions particularly under time pressure and in ad hoc situations.--
      • Demonstrate strong influential & negotiation skills--
      • Overtime and weekends as needed.--
      • Leadership Experience Preferred--
      • Excellent organizational skills with a strong eye for detail, and capable of multi-tasking--
      • Willingness to adopt new processes, and be a change advocate.--
      • Strong Microsoft Office skills with solid proficiency in usage of Excel. Working knowledge of SAP or JDA a plus.--
      • Ability to work with large amounts of data into trends and develop accurate and actionable insights based on the data--
      • Process improvement champion--
      • Understand financial metrics inclusive of sales, margin, inventory turn, weeks of supply--
      • Strong problem solving, retail math, and analytical skills--
      • Highly motivated individual with strong initiative and positive attitude--
      • Strong work ethic, ability to meet tight deadlines/thrive in fast-pace environment--
      • Professionalism and confidentiality required both internally & externally--
      • Follows principles & values to do the right thing--
      • Ability to embrace/maneuver change with a positive attitude----**Important information:--This position is recruited for by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch.--Please submit your resume to be considered for this position by pressing the "SUBMIT RESUME" button below.--If you have questions about the position, you may contact the recruiter recruiting for this position--(),--however,--your resume should be uploaded via the--"SUBMIT RESUME"--button included within**--Why Kelly--?You're looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we're here to help you do just that. Our financial staffing experts will connect you with premier companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in in your career. It all adds up.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world.Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.]]

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