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At Delta Faucet we are committed to transforming everyday experiences with water through innovative products and exceptional service. As a leader in the plumbing industry we take pride in our dedication to quality sustainability and customer satisfaction. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our mission to create solutions that inspire and elevate the lives of all our customers. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us on this journey toward inclusivity and excellence.

Your role at Delta Faucet:

Do you enjoy analyzing data and working cross-functionally to drive creative solutions that directly impact the Service Experience and Financial Results of your company Delta Faucet has an excellent opportunity for a collaborative analyst within the Demand Planning team.

As a Forecast Analyst you will take ownership of forecasting a complex product portfolio driving improvements in forecast accuracy and business alignment while serving as a key partner to Sales Marketing Operations and Supply Planning.

The Forecast Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining the SKU-by-DC monthly customer demand forecast across an 18-month horizon. This role goes beyond forecast generation you will interpret trends identify risks and opportunities and proactively influence business decisions. Leveraging tools such as Kinaxis Maestro Power BI and Excel you will translate data into actionable insights that directly impact procurement production planning distribution and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the demand forecast for assigned product categories ensuring alignment across Sales Marketing and Supply Chain
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy bias reduction and service-level performance against monthly targets
• Lead monthly and weekly forecast review cycles identifying risks assumptions and opportunities
• Analyze forecast variances identify root causes and implement corrective action plans
• Facilitate collaborative planning discussions with Sales Marketing and customer stakeholders to incorporate product launches promotions lifecycle changes and market intelligence
• Incorporate forward-looking demand signals (POS trends market dynamics customer behavior) to proactively adjust forecasts and identify emerging risks and opportunities
• Partner closely with manufacturing and supply planning teams to proactively communicate forecast changes and mitigate operational risk
• Make informed decisions in dynamic environments balancing incomplete data with sound business judgment
• Own the end-to-end demand plan for assigned customers cultivating strategic relationships with Sales and customer stakeholders while serving as the primary demand planning point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Lead alignment across customer commercial and supply chain priorities ensuring a single integrated demand plan that reflects both market realities and operational constraints
• Translate complex data into clear compelling narratives that enable better joint decision-making with Sales and customers
• Demonstrate a high level of ownership and accountability for customer performance.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree (required) preferred focus in Supply Chain Operations Marketing or Information Systems.
• 3 years experience in related field with experience leading process optimization and large data analysis within Supply Chain or Operations.
• 1-3 years of major retail experience
• Excellent data analytical skills and use of continuous improvement tools comfortable managing large datasets. Proficient with Excel.
• Independently perform assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determine and develop an approach to solutions.
• Strong communication skills able to clearly communicate analysis results able to collaborate with other functional areas to arrive at forecast consensus and apply data to drive decisions

Why Join Us

At Delta Faucet Company our people are our greatest assets. We value different perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment. Youll have the opportunity to shape the future of our brand working alongside passionate professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us to lead progressive growth and make a significant impact within a leading organization.

Here are some of the benefits we offer for your personal and professional growth:

• Culture:Recognized and award-winning reputation for equality diversity and inclusion flexibility work-life balance and more.
• Wellbeing:Comprehensive benefit plans; retirement savings tuition reimbursement and employee incentive programs; resources for mental physical and financial wellbeing.
• Learning & Development:LinkedIn Learning access; internal opportunities to work on projects cross-company.
• Social Impact:Four employee-led and self-directed Business Resource Groups; Paid volunteer day annually; Employees share their time skills and talent with charities and nonprofit organizations across the U.S. and around the globe.

Company: Delta Faucet Company

Delta Faucet Company (the Company) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Companys policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment employment promotion salary increases benefits termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race color sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression genetic information pregnancy religious creed national origin ancestry age physical/mental disability medical condition marital/domestic partner status military and veteran status height weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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