Job Details **General Summary:** The Business Transformation Sr. Analyst is a hybrid role that combines analytical expertise with business process insight to improve the company's demand forecasting and replenishment capabilities. This individual will contribute to long-term transformation initiatives by analyzing data, identifying opportunities for optimization, and supporting the design and implementation of planning solutions. **Duties & Responsibilities:** + Strategic Leadership & Decision-Making + Support planning decision-making by providing data-driven insights and recommendations. + Identify risks, trends, and systemic issues within forecasting and replenishment processes and escalate as appropriate. + Contribute analytical input to prioritization and transformation discussions. + Business–IT Partnership + Serve as a liaison between planning teams and IT for forecasting and replenishment tools. + Gather, document, and clarify business requirements and support translation into system functionality. + Participate in system testing and validation to ensure solutions meet business needs. + Capability & Process Improvement + Analyze current planning processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities. + Support process enhancements and system changes that improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance. + Maintain and refine planning parameters such as lead times, safety stock, and ordering cadence. + Project Governance & Operations + Support transformation initiatives through documentation, testing, and issue tracking. + Assist with UAT, implementation support, and post-go-live stabilization activities. + Help ensure business deliverables align to project scope and timelines. + Outcome Measurement & Continuous Improvement + Build and maintain reports and dashboards tracking key planning KPIs. + Perform root-cause analysis on stockouts, overstocks, and demand variability. + Recommend corrective actions and track results over time. + Cross-Functional Alignment + Collaborate with merchandising, supply chain, inventory, and IT partners. + Participate in workshops, planning meetings, and training efforts. + Support change management through documentation and end-user assistance. Qualifications **Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:** + Proficiency with Microsoft Office spreadsheet application; database proficiency preferred + Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with merchandising staff, co-workers, and store personnel + Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload + Ability to be flexible and to meet deadlines + Ability to function effectively as part of a cross-functional team + Ability to pay attention to detail **Work Experience &/or Education** + 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory analysis, or business analysis. + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficient in Excel, with experience using data tools like SQL, Power BI, or Tableau. + Understanding of supply chain and planning concepts (e.g., safety stock, lead times, service levels). + Experience gathering and documenting business requirements or process flows. + Ability to work independently and collaboratively across technical and business teams. + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or a related field.