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Sr.Demand Planner
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What they do
A Demand Planner creates demand forecasts and provides demand analysis and planning for a company. Analyzes sales data, monitors inventory, creates reports for company managers, and works to improve the accuracy of demand forecasts. May coordinate demand planning with sales, production or logistics departments.
$115,117 / year median in California
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Position Summary, Responsibilities, and Expectations:
- Develop data-driven, high-quality analysis of demand in order to generate forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for 12-month time horizons over multiple product families.
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, develop statistical analysis of market trends, and perform promo- and event-related analysis.
- Have ownership of forecast data, report generation, and management. Be proactive in identifying gaps in weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts, especially as it relates to sell-through trends and channel inventory.
- Demonstrate a collaborative approach while working with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in supply and demand assumptions. Provide crucial insights into the area of business and input into forecast models (e.g., market performance and recent sales trends).
- Use and maintain Oracle Cloud SCM Applications as the primary forecasting system tool.
- Contribute to managing product lifecycles by collaborating with cross-functional teams in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product transitions.
- Generate and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) forecasts through product ideation until launch.
- Contribute to EOL strategies, such as markdown strategies and/or product position strategies based on E&O.
- Help prepare reports and presentations.
- Be a driver of continuous improvement opportunities in processes and business results.
- Work with the Demand Manager to consolidate regional plans, perform analysis, and validate regional assumptions and data accuracy.
- Support the S&OP process by following key monthly milestones and providing forecast inputs.
- Support day-to-day business transactions and reporting activities as requested by the group lead.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Strong analytical skills, experience with large data sets and data analysis, including financial scenario analysis - must have amazing Excel skills.
- Ability to articulate the rationale and calculation behind your forecast.
- Self-motivated, comfortable working with ambiguity and managing complexity in a global, fast-paced organization.
- Aptitude for blending quantitative and qualitative data.
- Proven ability to track and manage ongoing activities within a project.
- Excellent English communication skills - both verbal & written.
- Experience working in cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion.
- Independent self-starter who can handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience..
- Minimum 8+ years of data analytics/demand planning/forecasting experience with demonstrated success.
- Experience using Oracle SCM Applications, & Power BI a plus.
- Computer hardware, peripherals, and gaming experience a big plus.