Analyst - Network Forecasting (Supply Chain)

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The position is based at the on-site office in Bengaluru, offering a modern work environment with cutting-edge technology and various amenities to enhance your work experience. Lowe's India, the Global Capability Center of Lowes Companies Inc., plays a pivotal role in driving technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. With over 4,500 associates in Bengaluru, Lowe's India powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. Lowes India is committed to transforming home improvement retail while emphasizing social impact and sustainability. **Roles & Responsibilities:** - Assist in creating and analyzing reports to assess how volume forecasts impact storage and product flow capacities - Support the integration of volume flows into capacity and network forecasting processes - Create analytics to establish and monitor inventory targets for merchandising product divisions - Analyze sales and product velocity shifts to predict upcoming storage forecasts and capacities - Monitor how Inventory and Replenishment Planning activities affect future inventory and product flow - Ensure clear communication with stakeholders through email and direct communications - Conduct Ad-Hoc analysis using existing data sources to provide actionable insights as needed **Qualification Required:** - Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or related field **Key Skills Required:** **Primary Skills:** - Experience in Data mining and visualization tools such as PowerBI, SQL, VBA, and Excel - Proficiency in retail math & supply chain costs - Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously - Knowledge of Merchandising decision-making tools and Inventory Management - Excellent writing and communication skills - Problem-solving skills **Secondary Skills:** - Experience in MS Access, R, Python - Prior analytical experience - JDA Demand & Fulfillment experience Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Visit Lowes.com for more information on our company. The position is based at the on-site office in Bengaluru, offering a modern work environment with cutting-edge technology and various amenities to enhance your work experience. Lowe's India, the Global Capability Center of Lowes Companies Inc., plays a pivotal role in driving technology, business, analytics, and shared services strategy. With over 4,500 associates in Bengaluru, Lowe's India powers innovations across omnichannel retail, AI/ML, enterprise architecture, supply chain, and customer experience. Lowes India is committed to transforming home improvement retail while emphasizing social impact and sustainability. **Roles & Responsibilities:** - Assist in creating and analyzing reports to assess how volume forecasts impact storage and product flow capacities - Support the integration of volume flows into capacity and network forecasting processes - Create analytics to establish and monitor inventory targets for merchandising product divisions - Analyze sales and product velocity shifts to predict upcoming storage forecasts and capacities - Monitor how Inventory and Replenishment Planning activities affect future inventory and product flow - Ensure clear communication with stakeholders through email and direct communications - Conduct Ad-Hoc analysis using existing data sources to provide actionable insights as needed **Qualification Required:** - Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, or related field **Key Skills Required:** **Primary Skills:** - Experience in Data mining and visualization tools such as PowerBI, SQL, VBA, and Excel - Proficiency in retail math & supply chain costs - Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously - Knowledge of Merchandising decision-making tools and Inventory Management - Excellent writing and communication skills - Problem-solving skills **Secondary Skills:** - Experience in MS Access, R, Python - Prior analytical experience - JDA Demand & Fulfillment experience Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Visit Lowes.com for more information on our company.

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