Sales Analyst

Franco Manufacturing is a leading international producer of licensed home fashions based in Central NJ. We produce decorative sheet sets, comforters, pillows, blankets, towels and coordinating accessories which can be found at major retail outlets and on-line distributers.We have an opportunity for an experienced Sales Analyst to support our Sales and Planning teams to create and analyze POS data and work with customer replenishment teams.DUTIES:Create and distribute POS reports using internal and external databases. Prepare comprehensive analysis of top tier customer sales performance.Analyzes forecasts of each product area against information and trends indicated by POS data and challenge any variations or discrepancies.Partners with Sales and Planning teams to help facilitate the completion, review and analysis of commitment and new items.Evaluate sales levels and make proactive recommendations to maximize shipments from available inventory, which includes on hand, WIP and future reworks.Prepare Ad hoc analysis of sales/shipments by customer, item, and/or brand.Update order history reports and analyze any gaps or overstock items to report to planning or customer teams.Meet with Customer replenishment team and align on strategies and best practices.Maintain report templates and optimize for future updates.Identify opportunities to use AI and automation to streamline reporting, forecasting, and data analysis processes while maintaining appropriate validation and human oversight of outputs.Use AI-assisted analysis to help translate large and complex datasets into actionable business insights, recommendations, and concise summaries for Planning, Sales, and other business partnersREQUIREMENTS:3+ years’ experience in a sales analysis, inventory or planning role.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills which include lookups, index match, sumifs & pivot tables.High level of accuracy and attention to detail when handling large datasets.Ability to present complex data and insights in a clear, actionable way to both upper management and external partners.Prior Amazon, E-Commerce or Mass Market Retail analysis experience strongly preferredStrong communication skills (written and verbal)Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multiple teamsWork on-site (in the office) 4 days per week.