Store Demand Analyst
• Reviewed daily sales data, particularly focused on fresh food, to forecast demand accurately for each store.• Analysed sales and stock availability figures to identify discrepancies between forecasts and actual sales, implementing necessary actions to maximize product availability.• Produced precise sales forecasts for each store by product and day, leveraging all available information.• Updated and adjusted sales forecasts to incorporate seasonality, promotional activity, and… Show more • Reviewed daily sales data, particularly focused on fresh food, to forecast demand accurately for each store.• Analysed sales and stock availability figures to identify discrepancies between forecasts and actual sales, implementing necessary actions to maximize product availability.• Produced precise sales forecasts for each store by product and day, leveraging all available information.• Updated and adjusted sales forecasts to incorporate seasonality, promotional activity, and other factors affecting demand.• Placed orders with suppliers to meet future demand requirements for each product, considering sales forecasts and current stock levels.• Produced accurate and timely store allocations for each product to ensure efficient distribution.• Liaised and communicated effectively with store management, buying departments, and suppliers to coordinate demand forecasting, ordering processes, and waste reduction initiatives.• Utilized Power BI extensively to create comprehensive reports, dynamic dashboards, and waste reports for the team, providing visually appealing insights into sales trends, inventory levels, demand forecasts, and waste analysis. Show less