What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Forecasting Analyst position at The Vermont Country Store?
If you see numbers not just as figures but as a story waiting to be told, we want to meet you. Our Inventory Management team is on the hunt for a sharp-minded Inventory Analyst who thrives on planning, forecasting, and uncovering insights hidden in data. You’ll turn financial and statistical information into logical, creative, and actionable business solutions—fueling smart decisions and driving success.
A Sampling of What You’ll Do
- Spot trends within volumes of complex data
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors from across the globe
- Forecast product level demand for multiple channels
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility to meet the company’s margin and fill goals by efficiently monitoring product
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field OR 2 years equivalent experience (inventory product level forecaster and purchasing)
- Knowledge of spreadsheeting, data analysis tools, and computer systems technology
- Exceptional analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including confidence in public speaking and presenting to groups
- Positive, team-oriented attitude
Where We Are
This position can work remotely in Vermont, New Hampshire, or New York. There will be time required weekly onsite in Manchester Center, VT, so a candidate is expected to be within a drivable distance to our main offices.
What You’ll Love About The Vermont Country Store
- Onsite wellness center including free wellness visits and programs
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered
- 401K retirement program with a 3% safe harbor contributions, potential employer matching and potential profit sharing
- Contributions to the cost of childcare
- Company paid life insurance. Short and long-term disability
- Voluntary benefits including Life Insurance, Voya (accident, hospital, and critical illness), Liberty Mutual (auto, home, life insurance, recreational toys)
- Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions
- Potential for quarterly bonus
- Fitness facilities at many locations
- Generous employee discount at our retail stores, Yankee Surplus, and online
- Life Navigator, Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- And, many more!
Who We Are:
An innovation-driven company that continues to grow and thrive, The Vermont Country Store is a family-owned multi-channel business that has been operating in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont for the past 75 years. We continue to be a growing business with deep, well-established roots offering a unique work environment in a rural setting for those who enjoy the outdoors and mountain lifestyle. While we have always offered hard-to find products, we also offer easy-to-love careers in a variety of roles. From full-time careers to seasonal opportunities that play a key role during peak periods, we have something for everybody at VCS. You may be in our main offices in Manchester, our retail stores in Weston and Rockingham, our distribution center in North Clarendon, or one of our various call centers, but one thing that is certain is all our teams are passionate, hardworking, and proud of what they do, and possess a spirit of giving back to our surrounding communities.
We like to say that the strength of The Vermont Country Store is in its people, so come join us!
