On-Site Analyst

Company Description

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we  work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. 

Job Description

As the  On-Site Analyst  you will play a key role in supporting our Sales Department at  Larson  and helping manage the relationship with  Menards , one of our major customers. This position is responsible for reviewing, interpreting, and managing data related to sales and forecasting functions on the Menards Campus.

The  ideal candidate  must have good communication, organizational and analytical skills, and experience in data analysis using tools such as  Tableau and Excel .

This is an onsite role reporting to Menards Headquarters located at Eau Claire, WI.  with a possibility of going Hybrid in the future.

What you will be doing

Collect and analyze data for sales trends and forecasting purposes. Analyze sales and inventory information to develop recommendations to drive sales opportunities, improve margins and increase inventory turns. Monitor exception reports as well as set-up and monitor SKU replenishment standards and status. Support strategic planning functions including identifying key advertising drivers for sales development. Work closely with vendor plant personnel to facilitate a timely and accurate order-fulfillment process. Maintain effective working relationships with Menards employees, suppliers, and customers; promote and maintain the professional image and reputation of the company; ensure timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction. Forecast and track daily sales, replenishment scheduling, and logistics coordination that provides for effective and efficient order fulfillment. Leverage analytical skills to identify shortage opportunities, uncovering root causes, proposing solutions, and driving change. Demonstrate ability to complete complex projects simultaneously meeting objectives, timeliness, and achieving positive financial results for Menards/Fypon and FBIN. Provide support to Sales and National Account teams, including display/inventory maintenance and store resets. Perform all other duties as assigned by FBIN in support of Menards/Fypon/FBIN initiatives.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

BS in Business or Analytics or related discipline 1-2 years relative experience in analytics/planning/forecasting within a retail environment Experience with defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, identifying trends and drawing valid conclusions Demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines Strong communication and organizational skills Advanced experience and capabilities with Excel software

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong analytical skills and timely decision-making ability Ability to effectively collaborate across departments and business units Ability to manage internal and external customer expectations Experience with Tableau analytics software

Additional Information

BENEFITS

All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire , and a bonus program plus generous PTO Scholarship program for children of employees Annual merit and incentive programs Charitable gift matching Adoption Assistance

EMPLOYEE PERKS

Culture committed to work-life balance Programs in place to support professional development and career growth Stock purchase program and charitable gift matching Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products

WORK LIFE BALANCE

Travel & expense reimbursement program

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

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