Forecast and Data Analyst | NSW Metro
19-Dec-2025
FHL/1901187
NSW Metro
| Category: | Products |
| Position Type: | Full Time |
| Attachments: | No File Attached |
| Application Close Date: | 16-Jan-2026 |
Job Description
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.
