System Forecast Analyst

4 days ago


Bella Vista, Australia Big W Full time

**System Forecast Analyst**
- Hybrid working available with 2 days a week WFH
- Role will be based at our Norwest Support Office
- 6 month secondment opportunity available for an immediate start

**We are Big W**

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group - 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

**What you’ll do**
As our BigW System Forecast Analyst you will be responsible for the accuracy of forecasts produced by UDF systems, in addition to the ongoing maintenance and root cause analysis of the inputs/outputs which may span across: Maintaining and optimising key inputs to the forecast systems, e.g. Event parameters, seasonal profiles and historical sales cleansing; Statistical Algorithm tuning and selection. The forecasts produced by forecasting systems form the basis for supply & network planning as well as store and supplier ordering algorithms.
- Improve Forecasting Models & Algorithms
- Determine forecast methodologies to accurately predict weekly and daily sales for all Big W products and stores
- Monitor performance/accuracy of forecasting system output - develop robust assessment methodologies and mechanisms to record and benchmark forecast performance against expected results
- Monitor & tune demand models and algorithms ensuring appropriate responsiveness to customer sales behavior both observed and anticipated
- Gather, extract and manipulate required information to form a fact base for the assessment and modeling of forecast decisions
- Review existing data & settings changes - model potential changes and identify/quantify improvements
- Determine specific abnormalities impacting accuracy and implement remedies in the system
- Assist Sales & Demand Planning Analysts in finding root cause of forecast inaccuracies by deciphering models to determine how the forecast has been generated
- Review and resolution of Sales and Demand System exceptions

**What you’ll bring**
- In-depth knowledge of various forecast methodologies
- Strong problem solving skills
- Experience fine tuning forecasting tools and systems to improve their accuracy
- Ability to translate difficult technical concepts into simple language

**What you’ll experience**
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network
- Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families
- A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you
- Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work
- Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc

**Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group**

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group - 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

**Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group**

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

**See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow**

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