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Reporting to the Mgr. Global Supply Chain, the Global Sales Analyst role requires a team oriented, analytical, & interpretive individual with strong database and communication skills. This position involves in depth analysis of retail sales results, identifying market trends as well as a solid understanding of consumer demand and sales forecasting process. It also entails working and communicating with multiple internal stakeholders as well as with external retailers. The candidate will be a key contributor to the Toronto Sales Analyst Team.
POS Analysis
Prepare and analyze weekly retail sales results to determine impact on account forecasts
Identify market trends across countries, categories, and SKUs
Evaluate the impact of promotional and marketing activities on retail sales
Conduct product life cycle analysis
Analyze customer sales and inventory information to identify sales opportunities
Assess inventory levels, weeks of supply, and provide inventory projections for Kobo customers
Demand Forecasting
Ensure forecasts are accurate and reflective of retail activities
Maintain internal demand forecast scenarios
Evaluate and measure actual forecast performance against objectives
Collaborating with partner managers to understand market trends and align forecasts accordingly
Track and analyze promotional plans and results to determine impact on the forecast
Understand supply chain, demand planning, and inventory balancing
Process Automation & Report Maintenance
Produce POS retail sales reports and analysis on a weekly basis
Generate actual vs. forecasts and gap reports on a monthly basis
Understand and evaluate sales risks & opportunities
Assist with stock allocation
On a seasonal basis create year-over-year reports
Analyze customer purchasing patterns using eCommerce sales data
Locked forecast analysis and forecast accuracy
Process & System Improvement
Identify opportunities for process automation to increase departmental efficiency
Provide administrative and analytics support for the analysis team during key cross-functional monthly meetings
Liaise within Kobo Supply Chain and cross-functionally as required
Be the Kobo liaison for all operational and supply chain related inquires
3 -5 years of experience in analytics or a similar role
Post Secondary education in a related field
Solid understanding of global supply chain in a CPG company
High proficiency in MS Office, particularly advanced Excel, VBA (Excel Macro) and database applications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proven ability for root-cause analysis
Experience in forecasting and analyzing sales reports for retail or CPG companies
Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior management decisions and engage with sales managers
Creative thinker with ability to communicate and present ideas effectively
A great personality and a passion for dabbling with numbers and process automation
Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environment
Subsidized in-office lunches
Four extended long weekends in the summer
Full benefits starting from your first day
Work From Anywhere Program for up to 3 months (90 days)
Lifestyle spending account
Talent and development training budget
Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
Dog friendly office
About Rakuten Kobo Inc. Rakuten Kobo Inc. is the world’s digital bookseller created by and for booklovers. Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten Group, Inc. and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo’s millions of worldwide users can read anytime, anywhere, and on any device. With a mission to make reading lives better for all, Rakuten Kobo connects readers to stories using thoughtful and personalized curation of eBooks and audiobooks, and the best dedicated eReaders and apps for reading. With the singular focus of making reading lives the best they can be, Kobo’s open platform allows people to fit reading into more moments in their busy lives. To learn more about Rakuten Kobo, visit www.kobo.com.
Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
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Rakuten is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Rakuten would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted.
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At the time of posting, Rakuten expects the compensation for this role to be within the range shown below. Individual compensation may vary based on job-related factors, including the skills, qualifications, and experience of the successful candidate as well as business need and geographic location. The successful applicant for this role may be eligible for employee benefits as the company implements.
CAD $63,394.00 - 99,112.48 annually
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