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Job Description
Job Description
DEMAND PLANNER
We are looking for a Demand Planner with supply chain experience to join our Demand Planning team. The Demand Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities at the item level from Go-To-Market processes to seasonal execution for rolling 24-month horizon. The Demand Planner will be accountable for driving a consensus Demand Plan considering multiple data points and cross-functional inputs. This position is remote / hybrid based on area (some light travel may be required based on needs of the business)
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Develop and maintain customer & item level forecast to drive the monthly execution of supply chain planning across multiple brands
- Proficiency in retail applications, systems and programs; preferrably within retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy & Amazon
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Sales, Marketing, Finance & Supply Planning) to analyze trends in SKU and customer performance (POS sales, promotions, shipment history, new item launches, cannibalization etc) to continuously improve forecast accuracy and bias
- Understanding significant business drivers at key customers to identify opportunities for growth and risks to current plans
- Prepare, report and present demand planning KPIs and work with cross-functional teams to improve performance
- Exhibits strong business acumen and financial discipline when analyzing the business and identifying risks / opportunities
- Knowledge of key customer metrics / expectations and apply understanding to demand forecast
- Understands interplay of forecast accuracy with root causes, customer service and inventory liability and drives to achieve best in class results across all three areas
- Communicates opportunities and risks to management on a proactive basis.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external teams, vendors and partners
- Contribute to the success of company by assisting with ad hoc projects and sharing best practices with team members
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