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eCommerce Forecasting and Planning Analyst - Reston - Temp to Perm

Avacend, Inc.

eCommerce Forecasting and Planning Analyst - Reston - Temp to Perm

Herndon, VA
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  • Responsibilities

    LOCATION: Reston  VA 

     

    eCommerce Forecasting & Planning Analyst

     

    Note- this position is on-site in the Reston VA office.   Contract to Hire option available

     

    ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION 

     

    The eCommerce Forecasting and Planning Analyst will use exceptional analytic and quantitative capabilities to assist the Web Forecasting and Planning Manager with forecasting device sales and customer acquisition, planning inventory & management and performing results analysis.  Additionally, the role will help evaluate the impacts of special events (new device launches, offers and outside ventures).

     

     

    Keys responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

    •  Analyze disparate sources of information to draw conclusions about the state of the .com business and identify key actionable takeaways around challenges, successes, trends, competition, etc.
    •  Report on and provide insights into key business metrics including but not limited to:  site sales, customer acquisition, site traffic, conversion, product performance, media performance, etc.
    •  Forecast monthly and daily sales and new customers in collaboration with site leads.
    •  Perform pre/post analysis on site promotions and partner with site merchandising managers to support/guide future promotions.
    •  Assist with inventory planning related to overall device availability needs to reach monthly goals, scheduled promotions/offers and other key events.
    •  Create models to evaluate the impact of new device and program launches, constrained inventory, promotions/offers and outside ventures, etc., on new sales and potential cannibalization of existing devices.
    •  Use a web analytics tool (Adobe Analytics) and Excel modeling to assess promotion performance and sales trending as well as monitor inventory.
    •  Work collaboratively and liaise with internal organizations (Finance, Customer Base Management, etc.) to ensure bilateral communication of forecasts, planning and promotions on an ongoing basis and team alignment with company goals.
    •  Attend regularly scheduled meetings for key updates on upcoming projects/initiatives pertinent to forecasting and planning and other programs that impact web.
    •  Assist with monthly executive deck creation providing results, insights and highlights.
    •  Serve as a backup and assist the eCommerce Reporting Analyst and Web Forecasting and Planning Manager, as needed.
    •  Provide ad hoc support and analysis on sales, offers, etc. as required.
    •  Telecom industry experience a plus

     

    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 

    Bachelor's degree and four years related work experience or eight years related work experience post high school

    Three years experience working with marketing policies and procedures

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

      Master's degree

      7+ years of work experience with 3-5 years of forecasting and analysis experience; ability to forecast, sometimes using art as much as science

    Required Skills Required Experience