Retail Analytics & Forecasting Manager

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Retail Analytics & Forecasting Manager at Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams overseeing forecasting and demand planning processes across various channels. Collaborating with Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Formalize and Lead a monthly S&OP Process that will create consensus on a forecast and trade planning with our Sales team
Have a working knowledge of Demand Forecasting with the ability to translate it into the Modus System
Directly manage the relationship with our system provider (Modus). This includes the maintenance of Modus (ie. Seasonality inputs, pricing changes, etc.), being the expert on the tool and teaching others best practices
Develop reporting tools
Partner with Sales to assess trade effectiveness, optimize customer plans, and inform future strategy. Make recommendations and ask questions
Support annual planning processes with bottoms-up customer analysis and scenario modeling
Identify learning opportunities as shipments actualize with the goal of a more accurate forecast
Partner to support Ice Cream Allocations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, statistics, data analytics, or supply chain or similar work experience
3-5 years of demand forecasting experience
Experience in or comfort with fast-paced, high-growth companies
Understanding of retail and trade math, including pricing structures (ie. EDLC, OI, MCB).
Understanding of path to distribution through various methods ie. Direct ship to store, direct to retailers, through distributor networks (DSD and Cross Dock).
Consumer Packaged Good industry knowledge; Knowledge of syndicated data tools (Spins, Nielsen, IRI).
Strong analytical/problem solving skills - ability to analyze and process data as well as communicate a clear, compelling story from that data.
Skill proficiency in Excel, a continuous improvement orientation, and the ability to enhance current processes
Modus or other trade and sales forecasting software experience
Intellectually curious and highly detail-oriented.
A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership
Outgoing, positive, collaborate with a strong sense of partnership interpersonal style
Exhibits Jeni’s Core Values of: Talent, Hustle, Guts, Resilience and Empathy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Excellent insurance (health, dental, vision)
Paid time off, including sick, vacation, and holiday pay
401k participation and 4% match on 401k contributions after 3 months of employment
A one-month paid sabbatical after 3 years of continuous service
Annual paid day to volunteer for a non-profit organization that matters to you
50% discount at Jeni’s Scoop Shops

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Hard Skills & Tools

Demand ForecastingData AnalysisScenario ModelingExcel ProficiencyTrade Effectiveness Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Sense of OwnershipIntellectual CuriosityDetail-OrientedCollaborative Interpersonal StyleOutgoing and Positive Attitude