[Hiring] Forecasting and Inventory Analyst @American Standard

Role Description

As a member of the Sales team, you will support our go‑to‑market execution by providing clear, actionable analysis. You’ll monitor category performance, track customer demand, and evaluate competitive movements to guide sales strategy and product decisions. Your insights help the team anticipate needs, improve forecasting accuracy, and ensure we deliver the right products to the right customers.

Responsibilities

• Business & Forecast Management
  • Review sales and purchase forecasts, recommend adjustments, and proactively identify risks to inventory availability.
  • Analyze POS trends, promotional calendars, and historical performance to develop accurate weekly demand forecasts.
  • Partner with Menards analysts in weekly business reviews covering service levels, backorders, out‑of‑stocks, promotions, and forecast trends.
• Order, Inventory & Logistics Coordination
  • Manage orders across Menards’ 11 DCs to maintain in‑stock levels and meet service targets.
  • Monitor open POs, provide updated ETAs, and escalate delays—especially those affecting promotions.
  • Coordinate with Hutchins on trailer prioritization, truck scheduling, and back‑order allocation.
  • Ensure system alignment between Menards and internal platforms.
• Promotions, New Products & New Stores
  • Support upcoming promotions with forecasts and replenishment plans; recap performance and identify learnings.
  • Recommend initial order quantities and base forecasts for new SKUs; track performance and adjust as needed.
  • Manage new store order files, shipment tracking, and early‑stage sales monitoring.
  • Visits stores approximately 1x every other month to identify new products, promotions, etc.
• Customer Service & Issue Resolution
  • Resolve guest quality issues, coordinate replacement parts, and manage special orders or substitutions.
  • Keep Menards buyers informed of issues, delays, or corrective actions.
• Reporting & Insights
  • Deliver weekly and monthly summaries covering sales, service levels, promotional results, and key highlights.
  • Explain major variances in sales, service levels, and turns, including YTD context and improvement plans.
  • Provide updates on new stores, product rollouts, and other relevant activities.
• Field Team
  • Partner closely with the Field Team to stay informed on store conditions, performance, and emerging needs.
  • Address store‑level needs including POP, product concerns, and any operational gaps requiring support.
  • Build and maintain structured agendas for the team’s bi‑weekly meetings to ensure alignment and clear priorities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Excel, Google applications, SAP, Tableau and related analytical tools.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrates initiative by independently tackling tasks, exploring solutions, and proactively reaching out for support when needed.
• Offsite Analyst, Preferred location within a Menards Store Territory.
• Travel is limited. 2-4 times a year focusing on Menards headquarters in Eau Claire, WI.

Requirements

• The Hiring Salary Range for this position is 62,000.00 - 78,000.00 annually.
• (Salary offer to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, location, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual Short Term Incentive plan.

EEO Statement

AS, AMERICA INC. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.