Demand Planner Job Description
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The Demand Planner converts aggregate inputs from Product Management, Sales Management, Finance, and International into discrete item-level sales and ancillary demand forecasts. This data is used by Production Planning in the establishment of formal production plans that meet the company’s business plan objectives. Controls variations in actual shipments versus forecasts and resulting adjustments to forecasts. Maintains forecast, Inventory & Safety Stock level accuracy to established company goals.
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We are looking for a Demand Planner to join our Planning Team. The primary focus of this role is maintaining optimal forecast accuracy to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. The Demand Planner will regularly interact with procurement, sales, category management, and portfolio teams to meet strategic company goals. This role will also work with category management and sales to reach a consensus on a demand plan, resolve demand-related questions by troubleshooting and working with other functions; drive improvement in forecast error by analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement; drive tracking of the performance of new items.
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Being a part of the team as the Demand Planner comes with great responsibilities. It's more than just ensuring production is given the demand orders to achieve financial plans for all channels (Retail, Ecommerce, Wholesale). It's about being a part of the Company's mission and vision of studio to street and elevating the experience each store offers. It's about getting products to our Guests seamlessly.
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The Demand Planner executes and develops sales and inventory plans on assigned accounts. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in retail/wholesale buying/planning or replenishment management. Applicants must be well-organized, a self-starter, detail-oriented, and highly motivated.
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We are currently recruiting for a Demand Planner at our Corporate Office. This position is responsible for developing, managing, and executing business strategies through the use of demand-based tools to drive sales, manage the supply chain, optimize inventory investment, and generate profit through financial planning.
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We are seeking a highly motivated, goal-oriented, ambitious Demand Planner to join our exciting and fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have experience forecasting at multiple levels of aggregation, a passion for problem-solving and process improvement, and a track record for utilizing data to drive decisions. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will partner closely with Merchandising, Inventory Management, Finance, Analytics, and Operations, and be the key stakeholder and influencer for the Integrated Business Planning process for your businesses. The role requires someone who can be agile, have excellent prioritization skills, and think outside the box to succeed. You will get to work side by side with intelligent, passionate, and highly motivated entrepreneurs.
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The Demand Planner role will participate and assist the demand planning team with root cause analysis on forecast bias, analysis of alerts, and general administrative functions supporting the demand planning team and supply planning team. Developing excel spreadsheets to support demand and supply planning teams as needed.
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The Demand Planner will support all processes relating to the generation, and assessment of the Demand Forecast that drives our supply chain process, resource allocation decisions and service our customer and consumer needs.
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The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting activities in alignment with the monthly sales and operations planning cycles for our global product portfolio and ultimately facilitating the Demand Review monthly meetings. You will also be responsible for recommending forecasts, reviewing metrics, KPIs, gaps, opportunities, and significant changes from previous months' forecasts with Sales, Product Marketing, and Finance to ultimately come to a consensus. You’ll be an integral partner providing forecasts and analysis that help to align sales, marketing, and finance on a demand plan that feeds into supply, planning, replenishment, and reduction.
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We are hiring a Demand Planner to help support the global sales & operations and build the planning process. This role will use quantitative modeling and analysis to build cross-functional alignment on strategic supply-demand decisions. Ideal candidates have experience in operational planning and supply chain, strong interpersonal and presentation skills, and a passion for quantitative optimization problems.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a demand planner do?
A demand planner is responsible for analyzing historical sales data and market trends to predict future demand for products or services. The following are some of the key duties and responsibilities of a demand planner:
Collaborating with sales, marketing, and production teams to develop demand forecasts.
Analyzing historical sales data and market trends to identify patterns and trends in customer demand.
Developing statistical models to forecast future demand for products or services.
Conducting market research to identify factors that may impact customer demand.
Developing inventory management strategies to ensure sufficient product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
Monitoring sales trends and adjusting forecasts as needed.
Identifying potential supply chain issues that may impact demand and collaborating with other departments to mitigate risks.
What skills do you need to be a demand planner?
To be a successful demand planner, one should possess the following skills:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze data and develop accurate demand forecasts.
Knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting methods.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with other departments and presenting forecasts to stakeholders.
Familiarity with supply chain management principles and practices.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Experience with demand planning software and tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
In summary, a demand planner is responsible for analyzing historical sales data and market trends to predict future demand for products or services. To be a successful demand planner, one should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting methods, strong communication and interpersonal skills, familiarity with supply chain management principles, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
