Job Description
* Develop concepts for a reliable, efficient and effective forecasting environment with flexible processes, clear responsibilities and always your customers in focus.
* Oversee the end-to-end forecasting process and translate business needs into concrete parameters and requirements for technical implementation into our forecasting applications – developed and owned by the Product and Tech team.
* Continuously monitor and analyze forecasting performance and initiate corrective actions if needed in close collaboration with key stakeholders – especially Demand & Inventory Managers and the Product and Tech teams.
* Develop, maintain and present regular and ad-hoc reports on forecasting performance KPI and pro-actively uncover root causes for critical deviations.
* Support our Sales and Operations Planning and Execution process by providing forecast data to drive data-driven, timely and risk-aware decision-making.
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in forecasting.
Qualifications
* University degree with a focus on planning and quantitative analytics
* Proven experience in statistical forecasting models and process improvement in a fast-paced environment
* Strong understanding of technical aspects of forecasting and ability to communicate with Product/Tech teams
* Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with SQL, Power BI, or Tableau is a plus
* Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to optimize processes and drive informed decision-making
* Effective communication skills with ability to present complex ideas in a simple but meaningful way
* Ability to be precise and pragmatic, flexibly applying methods as required in different situations
Additional Information
With more than 1,000 passionate professionals located across 6 European offices, we believe our success comes from working together and leveraging our international strengths. Expect a hybrid work setup: 60% in-office, 40% remote, collaborating with colleagues across locations.
Our benefits:
20% discount in our zooplus shop
Internal and external training
Team events
#LI-Hybrid
✈️ 28 vacation days and days off on 24th and 31st of December
️ Corporate rates at a local gym chain (Body & Soul)
Company mobile phone for work and personal use
zooplus is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.