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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sales Planning Power BI - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** South Elgin, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $113,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, Pivot Tables, Power BI, SAP (Applications), SQL Databases, Performance Monitor, Tools for Reporting, Servicenow, Databricks - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/il/deerfield/0c3c461a-f543-44e2-b3ed-b21484027fc5 ## About the Role 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 We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records., ServiceNow Warehousing Palletizing Device Setup Communication Mobile Phones Asset Tracking Detail Oriented Microsoft Excel Problem Solving Customer Service Asset Management Endpoint Devices Hard Disk Drives Inventory Control Microsoft Outlook Peripheral Devices Business Valuation IT Asset Management Inventory Management Warehouse Operations Smartphone Operation Organizational Skills Full Stack Development Business Transformation Hardware Troubleshooting Kernel-Based Virtual Machine Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), Research Chemistry Visionary Leadership Innovation Shelf Life Housekeeping Traceability Investigation Finished Good Wet Chemistry Stability Testing Laboratory Testing Gas Chromatography Analytical Testing Process Improvement Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Equipment Regulatory Compliance Laboratory Techniques New Product Development Manufacturing Processes Product Quality (QA/QC) Continuous Availability Engineering Design Process Standard Operating Procedure Good Manufacturing Practices Good Documentation Practices Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)