The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing and maintaining the monthly SKU-level demand plan for their assigned channels/regions to ensure an accurate forecast is passed along to the supply planning team. The ideal candidate will deeply understand the statistical modelling techniques, retail customer collaboration, and prior experience forecasting consumer product demand. Candidates must be willing to embrace working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and hands-on environment. This position is on-site at our Headquarters in Grapevine, TX.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts for all SKU’s based on historical data, market trends, and input from Channel/Sales.
- Continuously refine forecasting models to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness to changes in demand. Utilize statistical forecasting and continuous improvement of demand planning tools.
- Analyze and adjust for seasonality that differs across various outdoor product categories.
- Analyze monthly forecast accuracy results and apply root cause analysis to ensure the future forecast is updated as required.
- Understand how pricing and promotions impact sales and collaborate with channel team to apply and document assumptions.
- Work closely with product, marketing, and brand teams related to forecasting new product launches and potential cannibalization of existing products.
- Prepare all key data updates for the monthly demand review meeting.
- Assist with developing annual budget forecast assumptions by SKU by month.
Key Performance Indicators
The successful demand planner will deliver metrics of success such as:
- Forecast Accuracy (MAPE) 65%+
- Service Levels 98.5%+
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operational Management, or related field.
- 2- 3 years demand planning with experience required.
- Previous Consumer Goods Experience is preferred.
- Strong analytical & quantitative skills
- Previous experience in demand forecasting & statistical modeling
- Planning system experience required (SAP, JDA, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Logility, Demand Solutions, ForecastPro, John Galt, NetSuite, etc).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Must have extensive experience and fluency in Excel tools and functionality.
What We Offer You:
- Unlimited PTO for most corporate roles, accrued for others.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees
- 401(k) with 3% match
- Flexible spending account
- Generous employee discount
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Priceless opportunity to work with the coolest team ever!