Demand Planner

Responsibilities/Skills/Experience Requirements JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collaborate with buying teams to understand marketing promotional forecasts, new product introductions, pricing changes, promotions, and events to meet member demand
• Leads a monthly S&OP process with key stakeholders (Supply Chain, key vendor partners, finance, merchant, On-Line) where information gained will be used
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to develop a forecast to meet Supply Chain service, inventory goals, and create the monthly financial receipt forecast
• Minimize weekly and monthly forecast error by identifying contributing factors and making necessary adjustments.
• Determines the forecast model that is most appropriate for each sku based on product and seasonality and sets forecast variance tolerances by sku.
• Become brand volume expert through understanding consumption and market trends in addition to category and industry dynamics
• Partner with supply chain to understand implications of forecast changes and minimize costs
• Thoroughly understands the business to interpret how promotional activity, new product distribution and seasonality impacts volume.
• Responsible for financial planning including Sales, Margin, Inventory, Receipts, GMROI and Turns.
• Interpret and report forecast implications of phasing-in/out of items.
• Mentor and train other Planners as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelors Degree
• 5-10 years of related experience
• 18 years of age or older
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Ability to manage large volumes of data and analysis simultaneously
• Proficiency required in the use of Excel
• Ability to develop analytical processes and tracking methods
• Ability to understand and maneuver between customer information sources/systems and corporate systems
• High analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organization and follow-up skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
PREFERRED
SKILLS:
• JDA/Manugistics knowledge preferred
• Proven ability to work effectively with people at all levels
• Ability to work in a team environment
Years Experience
5 - 10 Years Experience
Travel Requirements
On Occasion (Less than 5%)
Country
United States
Work-In Location
25914: ILLINOIS - REMOTE (Central)
Work-In Address 1
Remote
Work-In City
Remote
Work-In State
IL
Work-In Postal Code
60001
Job Function
Buying/Merchandising
Employment Category
Regular, Full-time
Compensation Range
120,000
Additional Compensation Explanation
N/A
EEO/EOE Footer
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet.
Posting Tags
#Corporate, #Kmart Retail Stores , #Sears Retail Stores , #Retail Management
Company Brand
Transformco
Location City
HOFFMAN ESTATES

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