Forecast & Data Analyst Fantastic Furniture | Merchandise Planning Fantastic Furniture is looking for a commercially minded Forecast & Data Analyst to drive data-led decision making across merchandise planning, inventory management, and sales forecasting. Working closely with Buying, Planning, Supply Chain and Finance, this role plays a key part in ensuring the right stock is in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand and business objectives. What you'll be doing Develop and maintain accurate SKU-level sales forecasts across categories and locations Analyse historical sales, promotions, and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy Monitor forecast performance using error metrics such as MAPE and bias Partner with Buyers, Planners and Supply Chain to align forecasts with Merchandise Financial Plans Build and maintain dashboards and reports (Excel & Power BI) to track KPIs and performance Support promotional and event analysis in collaboration with Finance and the Data Centre of Excellence Deliver ad hoc analysis to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement projects What you'll bring 2 years' experience in forecasting, data analysis or merchandise planning (retail experience preferred) Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills and Power BI experience Experience working with forecasting models and large data sets High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across teams Relevant qualification in Data Analysis, Forecasting, or a related field Why join Fantastic Furniture? Be part of a collaborative, values-led business that champions learning and innovation Work in a role with real commercial impact and visibility Ongoing development opportunities and exposure to cross-functional projects * Supportive team culture with a strong focus on safety, community, and continuous improvement If you're passionate about turning data into actionable insights and want to make a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you.
