National Forecast Analyst

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** Get to know Sleeman Breweries
** At Sleeman Breweries, our people make us exceptional. We’re a company founded by entrepreneurs, and that spirit is alive and thriving today. If you want to make your mark, this is the place for you – and we want to work with you!

While we’re Canada’s third-largest brewer, we’re also a place where you can get to know everyone’s name and they’ll get to know yours. People here care about what they do and the people they work with.

Our commitment to our people and our values are clear. In 2023, we were named one of Canada’s Best Employers (Forbes Magazine) and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers.
** What you’ll get
** To attract top-tier talent, we offer top-tier benefits:
* Compensation that’s a step ahead
* RRSP matching program to help you save for retirement
* A commitment to work-life balance and flexible work arrangements when appropriate for the role
* Benefits coverage for partners and kids
* Parental leave top-up for primary and secondary caregivers
* Employee beer credit
* Tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees
* Employee and family assistance program
* Discount program with access to perks from big brands and local favourites
** What you’ll do – The opportunity
**** Position:
** National Forecast Analyst
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* Location:

** Guelph, Ontario
** Level:
** Individual Contributor
** Hiring Range:
** 67500to84500
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* Description:

**** Purpose and Impact:
** Joining Sleeman means being part of a legacy of innovation and integrity. As the National Forecast Analyst, your work will directly impact our ability to anticipate market trends and ensure operational excellence across Canada.

Reporting to the Senior National Forecast Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting and maintaining the Beer & RTD sales forecast for the Canadian market. Your analytical expertise will help refine forecasts, identify trends, and communicate insights that enable timely and accurate decision-making across the organization. By collaborating with regional Sales & Marketing Directors, the National Supply Chain Manager, and regional Financial Analysts (SFAs), you will ensure alignment between forecast data and business priorities.

Your work will contribute to optimizing inventory, improving service levels, and supporting strategic initiatives that drive growth and efficiency. Through rigorous analysis and proactive communication, you will help Sleeman stay ahead of market dynamics and deliver forecasting excellence.
** Responsibilities
* *** Forecasting & Analysis
*** Support and maintain the Beer & RTD sales forecast for the Canadian market, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Prepare documentation and reports to support key stakeholders in decision-making.
* Communicate weekly forecast changes to Supply Chain teams so demand and production plans can be adjusted accordingly.
* Conduct regular analysis of historical sales and distribution trends to provide insights for Sales and Marketing planning.
* Analyze and report on trends and impacts of various activities on forecast (e.g., brand performance, volume changes, cannibalization, holidays, promotional execution).
** Collaboration & Communication
*** Proactively consult with Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams to support the Senior National Forecast Specialist in developing monthly latest estimates and annual budget forecasts.
* Work closely with Sales and Marketing, Regional Sales Planners, Supply Chain Managers, Production teams, and third-party partners (co-packers/repackers) to ensure timely analysis and mitigate risks to delivery while minimizing obsolescence.
* Participate in regional commercial SMAC meetings and lead forecast discussions during weekly regional S&OP meetings, including forecast accuracy, new SKU introductions, and promotional activities.
** Reporting & Continuous Improvement
*** Report and measure weekly/monthly forecast performance and provide updates on discontinuous activity.
* Update weekly S&OP…