Forecast Analyst jobs in Utah

Orbit, located in North Salt Lake, UT (10 minutes north of downtown Salt Lake City), is looking for a full-time Inventory & Forecast Analyst. Why should you come work at Orbit? Because we are Changing the Way the World Waters through Conservation and Sustainability by developing and manufacturing innovative irrigation products.

• Are you ready to help us Change the Way the World Waters?
• Are you ready to be part of a team that values Quality of Life, Flexibility, and great Work-Life Balance?
• Are you seeking an employer who values Caring Relationships and treating all team members as people?
• Do you have a Positive Attitude and seek to work with like-minded individuals?
• Do you want to be part of a team who has used Innovation and Continuous Improvement to succeed for over 50 years?
• These are Orbit’s core values and are lived by our team members each day!

A Day in the Life of the Inventory & Forecast Analyst

The Inventory & Forecast Analyst is responsible for finding solutions to meet company goals for forecast error, inventory turns, fill rate, and other company metrics. The Inventory & Forecast Analyst also develops and maintains accurate demand forecasts, monitors inventory levels to ensure high fill rate without creating excess inventory, and reduces current inventories of excess/discontinued products.

What are the requirements for this position?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Statistics, or related field, or 2-4 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Are you qualified for this position? If yes, apply NOW!

Are there any preferred qualifications?

• Prior forecasting, inventory management, customer service, and process creation & improvement experience

We offer great benefits:

• Competitive pay (salaried), plus bonus
• A free onsite healthcare clinic
• Flexible office hours (standard M-F, 8 AM to 5 PM)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Life insurance
• Long- and short-term disability insurances
• Employee discounts on Orbit and Husqvarna products
• Subsidized UTA ECO pass (Frontrunner, Trax, & buses)
• And more!

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the forecast accurately reflects the sales plans by coordinating forecast development with sales management
• Ensures that forecast accuracy goals are met by monitoring demand and POS data and responding to significant forecast variances
• Ensures that customer and company fill rate standards are met by identifying and reacting to potential stock-outs
• Ensures that inventory standards are met by identifying and reacting to potential excess and discontinued inventory
• Analyzes demand and POS history to develop quantitative baseline projections
• Collects and disseminates forecast intelligence and assumptions
• Coordinates judgmental review of baseline projections with sales management to develop forecasts that accurately reflect anticipated demand
• Reports, reviews, and reacts to significant forecast variances
• Performs data entry of forecast adjustments and related information
• Ensures that forecasting timelines are followed
• Assists and promotes individual and organizational learning regarding past and current forecasting assumptions and forecasting best practices
• Works with sales and operations to ensure that sufficient inventory plans are set for high-risk products (new products, high forecast error, long lead time, or “never out” products)
• Identifies and reviews potential stock-outs, and coordinates changes to the supply with sales and operations
• Identifies and reviews potential excess and discontinued inventory and coordinates changes to the supply with sales and operations
• Drives disposition of excess and discontinued product, including raw materials
• Conducts and participates in pertinent meetings for special research, data analysis, continuous improvement, or other projects as approved or assigned
• Builds and improves internal/external relationships while promoting teamwork

About Orbit

Orbit Irrigation was founded over 50 years ago in Utah and is now part of the Gardena Division of the Husqvarna Group, creating the global leader in residential watering solutions. In addition, Orbit's B-hyve suite of smart products, with over 2 million connected devices, helps consumers conserve water, promote plant health, and save money. We are changing the way the world waters!

Learn more at:

• https://www.orbitonline.com/
• https://us.gardena.com/
• https://www.husqvarnagroup.com/en/

Orbit Irrigation is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer who participates in E-Verify. Reference checks are a prerequisite for employment. All offers are contingent on completion of a drug screening and may be contingent on completion of a criminal background check. All successful candidates must provide original documents that will establish their identity and eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.