Demand Planner-Remote

SiteOne Landscape Supply is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada. With over 700 branches across the U.S. and Canada, we offer a comprehensive selection of products including:  irrigation supplies, fertilizer and control products, nursery goods, hardscapes, landscape lighting, drainage and erosion control products, tools, and other landscaping accessories and supplies.

For local candidates there will be a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days a week in office. For remote candidates there will be a travel requirement of approximately 20% for in person meetings and branch visits.

The Demand Planner drives business success by developing consensus forecasts combining statistical analysis and market intelligence.  Working with Area Sales Management, Category Management, and Supply Chain the Demand Planner develops the consensus forecast that is critical in achieving sales and profitability, customer service level, and inventory performance goals.  The Demand Planner position requires an individual with a great understanding of the business environment, strong analytical skills, and detailed knowledge of Demand Planning software. 

KEY FACTORS FOR SUCCESS:

1. Develop the forecast
   • Manage the weekly forecast process, including development and maintenance of the baseline statistical forecast
   • Recognize and resolve forecasting exceptions, optimize forecast fit
   • Review demand history for outliers and develop recommendation on how to treat them. Manage software settings related to outliers.
2. Leverage local market intelligence
   • Hold monthly Area forecast planning meetings, or S&OP meetings
   • Work with Sales to determine trends, identify new products, new customers and evaluate risks
   • Manage agreed upon adjustments / overrides to the statistical forecasts based on market intelligence
   • Explain the forecast and develop consensus. Identify major issues affecting the accuracy of the forecast.
3. Drive continuous improvement in accuracy of forecast
   • Develop and distribute timely forecast performance reports for all parties following month-end processing
   • Identify and lead the implementation of opportunities to improve forecast accuracy.
4. Assist in new product launches, market expansions, life-cycle issues, and product supersession, and mature products
   • New product introductions
   • Ensure right breadth and depth of products for branches

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to interact with management team, including senior management

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Four-year university degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Finance
• Statistical analysis skills and experience working with very large data sets
• Experience in Supply Chain areas such as forecasting, demand planning
• Experience with spreadsheet tools and demand planning software

PERKS:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k with company match
• Company paid life insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Advancement

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS NOT INTENDED TO BE AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED OF INDIVIDUALS PERFORMING THE JOB. THE QUALIFICATIONS DETAILED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION ARE NOT CONSIDERED THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB, BUT RATHER AS GUIDELINES. THEY MAY VARY FROM POSITION TO POSITION.

SiteOne Landscape Supply is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all associates and all applicants for employment. All employment decisions at SiteOne-including those relating to hiring, promotion, transfers, benefits, compensation, placement, and termination-will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, genetic information, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, uniform service, pregnancy, disability, or any other factor protected by applicable law.