Demand Planner

Job Title: Demand Planner

Location: Hybrid (2 days on-site per week)

Contract Type: Temp to Perm for the right candidate

Start Date: ASAP

Bill Rate: $55.00 per hour (flexible with experience)

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Description:

We are seeking a Demand Planner to contribute to the growth of the North America Wholesale division by managing and creating forecasts for supply planning. This role involves analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and demand drivers to create accurate forecasts at the customer, brand, and SKU levels. The Demand Planner will collaborate with multiple internal teams, ensuring efficient inventory levels and high service levels to customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain demand plans at the customer, brand, and SKU levels for use in production/manufacturing planning.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and demand drivers to create accurate forecasts and improve forecast accuracy.
• Provide leadership with insights into demand forecasting at the customer and brand levels to guide decision-making.
• Conduct analysis on key performance indicators (KPIs) for product lines and accounts.
• Use statistical methods and planning software to generate reports and forecasts.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Product, and Supply Chain, to align forecasts with business expectations.
• Manage and develop reporting metrics for fill rates and forecast errors.
• Monitor order tracking and fill rates, identifying and addressing backorders and supply issues.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support decision-making across the supply chain.
• Lead forecast meetings with stakeholders to review business plans and align future demand signals.
• Balance supply requests to the factory with the financial plan, making informed decisions on procurement and production.

Qualifications:

Basic:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Mathematics, Economics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in demand planning or similar roles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to provide data-driven insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Lookups, IF statements, pivot tables).
• Experience with SAP, planning software, and reporting tools.
• Strong PowerPoint skills and experience creating presentation decks.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence peers and leadership.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and make informed decisions quickly.

Preferred:

• Experience in the fashion and accessories industry.
• Familiarity with SAP AFS1, Business Intelligence tools (SAP Business Objects, Power BI, Tableau), and automation software (e.g., Power Automate).
• Experience with programming languages (Python, Visual Basic, DAX).
• Proven history of leading meetings and driving collaboration.
• Continuous learning mindset and willingness to adapt to new tools and processes.

This role is ideal for a highly analytical individual with experience in demand planning and a collaborative mindset. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to turn complex data into actionable insights.