Demand Planner

Our Company is looking for a Demand Planner who specializes in carrying out research and analysis to predict consumer demand while managing inventory and guiding supply chain operations. This role engages in a variety of tasks such as creating and maintaining forecast models, as well as incorporating business intelligence and forecasting information gathered from other areas such as sales, marketing, finance, development, and supply. It also includes the preparation of purchase orders to the vendors based on required inventory levels necessary to meet demand. Responsibilities · Planning & tracking product inventory levels at the sku level · Collecting data from internal and external sources on factors known to affect demand · Analyzing sales, stock, and other data statistics · Reviewing historical sales trends and identifying forecast changes · Modeling the data to forecast future demand · Obtaining information on occurrences that could impact demand like promotions and production (capacity and lead times) · Gathering updates on vendors, sales, and other stakeholders that can affect demand · Developing demand forecasts at multiple category levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons · Reconciling significant variances · Interacting with sales, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers · Providing input to the supply planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs · Refining systems and methods to improve forecasts in order to better anticipate customer needs · Generating KPI’s, progress reports and monthly presentations Qualifications A bachelor's degree is required for this position. · Forecasting · Vendor management · Procurement · Inventory management · Supply chain management · ERP · Strong computer skills with proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word) · Excellent organizational skills · Attention to detail · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Ability to work with others · Analysis and problem-solving skills such as the ability to question, accurately identify a need, and present an effective solution · Time management skills Hard Skills · Ability to follow and understand big-picture economic trends · Strong applied math skills · Understanding of statistical modeling · Excellent database and Excel skills · Knowledge of Supply Chain Theory · Knowledge of inventory metrics Soft Skills · Ability to translate numbers and data into reliable insight · Understanding of seasonality and peak demand times · Presentation skills and speaking ability · Cross-functional collaboration skills · Accountability · Confidence in your positions · Extremely detail-oriented