Sales Planning Power BI

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South Elgin, IL, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
0 years minimum
Compensation
$65,000.0 - $113,750.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Business Analytics Applications Data Analysis IBM System I Big Data Microsoft Outlook Continuous Availability Data Files Hard Disk Drives R (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Kernel-Based Virtual Machine
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Pivot Tables Power BI SAP (Applications) SQL Databases Performance Monitor Tools for Reporting Servicenow Databricks

Job description

As a Senior Analyst, Inventory Allocation, you will be develop and execute inventory strategies that align inventory placement with business needs and customer demand. This role analyzes sales, demand, inventory, and supply chain data to support inventory execution, identify risks and opportunities, and improve customer availability and inventory productivity. You will work across both hands-on inventory execution and complex analytical initiatives, translating data into actional business recommendations and partnering cross-functionally to drive results. This role will also help simplify, standardize, and improve how inventory decisions are made and executed across the organization.

Job Responsibility:

  • Executes advanced data analysis to develop and implement optimized allocation strategies for non replenished inventory, including seasonal, promotional, off shelf, one time buys, and local assortments.
  • Analyzes sales trends, demand signals, and inventory positions to generate insights that refine allocation strategies and support sales, margin, EBITDA, and minimized residual exposure.
  • Makes independent allocation decisions and executes inventory allocations, such as stock transfer orders and purchase orders, within established parameters and guardrails.
  • Uses enterprise planning and execution systems (SAP, BlueYonder, AS/400, DAA) and advanced analytics tools (Databricks, Python, R, SQL, Excel) to perform accurate, timely allocations and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Keeps documentation of allocation methods and updates to support day to day continuity across rotating categories.
  • Monitors inventory flow to identify risks related to sell through, overstocks, residual inventory, and supply or system constraints.
  • Resolves allocation exceptions, system issues, and supply disruptions, proactively communicating impacts and solutions to stakeholders.
  • Provides recurring performance reporting and insights to cross functional partners including Inventory Management, Merchandising, Suppliers, and Leadership.
  • Recommends process improvements and contributes to enhancements in allocation workflows.

Requirements

Curiosity Leadership Purchasing Databricks Supply Chain Communication Merchandising Data Analysis Sales Analysis Building Trust Microsoft Excel Problem Solving Demand Planning SAP Applications Learning Agility Advanced Analytics Process Improvement Business Priorities Inventory Management Stock Transfer Agent Supply Chain Planning Performance Reporting Pivot Tables And Charts R (Programming Language) Customer Demand Planning SQL (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language), * Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year of experience in a supply chain or business role OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in a supply chain or business role.

  • Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in retail, inventory management, demand planning, supply planning, supply chain, merchandising, or business analytics
  • Understanding of core supply chain and inventory management concepts and processes
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience analyzing large or complex data sets and translating findings into business insights and recommended actions
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets
  • Demonstrated curiosity, learning agility, ownership, and the ability to work through problems where the process or solution may not be clearly defined
  • Ability to balance analytical work with hands-on execution and adapt as business priorities change
  • Strong cross-functional communication, collaboration, and follow-through
  • Experience with SAP, Blue Yonder/JDA, Power BI, Databricks, SQL, Python, R, or Similar analytics tools

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About the company

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

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