Demand Planner in Hawthorne

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Location: Hawthorne
Job Type: Permanent
Ref: PR/082521_1680094622
Posted: about 1 year ago

Hawthorne, NY

Hybrid Role

$65000 - 90,000 Base Salary

Responsibilities:

Execution of the forecast process, which encompasses base item forecasting, promotional & event forecasting, along with weekly/monthly performance analysis and insight.
Designing inventory strategies to support the balance of both new and core, carryover merchandise by hitting various KPI's for in-stock and inventory turn objectives which are required to achieve target levels
Develop forecasted demand plans and execute assortment and promotional effectiveness analysis, with a focus on Legacy brands
Develop methodology to monitor significant variances between sales forecasts, budgets and business plans and report findings to upper management
Lead root-cause analysis on major variances which defines & implements initiatives that may span across various departments to improve forecast accuracy
Propose appropriate plan changes and partner with Sales, Marketing and Finance teams, as applicable, to seek consensus and approval to achieve company's best stock position
Create forward-looking supply shortage predictors, w/ potential mitigation strategies
Identify opportunities and related risks; assess the situation and propose forward action
Serve as an active and high-performing member of the team, managing and developing any direct report(s) through mentoring in an effective and results-oriented environment
Think outside of the box, identifying & creating opportunities for improvement
Compile and present data, including POS detail throughout the program lifecycle to determine overall status and assist in memorializing learnings for future application

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required; business major preferred
Prior Demand Planning and Forecasting experience required (5-10 years)
Prior experience working with key national accounts and/or big box retailers
Extensive knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables, V-lookups, etc..) is required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to deliver projects in full, on time, and to the highest quality
Solid business acumen and effective communication skills to interface across all levels of the organization
Prior experience collaborating with Sales, Marketing and/or Finance functions is a plus
Sage and/or MAS500 experience is a plus

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