Demand Planner

Company: Made by Gather
Location: New York
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

DEMAND PLANNERWe are looking for a Demand Planner with supply chain experience to join our Demand Planning team. The Demand Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities at the item level from Go-To-Market processes to seasonal execution for rolling 24-month horizon. The Demand Planner will be accountable for driving a consensus Demand Plan considering multiple data points and cross-functional inputs. This position is remote/hybrid based on area (some light travel may be required based on needs of the business)
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain customer & item level forecast to drive the monthly execution of supply chain planning across multiple brands
• Proficiency in retail applications, systems and programs; preferrably within retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy & Amazon
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Sales, Marketing, Finance & Supply Planning) to analyze trends in SKU and customer performance (POS sales, promotions, shipment history, new item launches, cannibalization etc) to continuously improve forecast accuracy and bias
• Understanding significant business drivers at key customers to identify opportunities for growth and risks to current plans
• Prepare, report and present demand planning KPIs and work with cross-functional teams to improve performance
• Exhibits strong business acumen and financial discipline when analyzing the business and identifying risks/opportunities
• Knowledge of key customer metrics/expectations and apply understanding to demand forecast
• Understands interplay of forecast accuracy with root causes, customer service and inventory liability and drives to achieve best in class results across all three areas
• Communicates opportunities and risks to management on a proactive basis.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external teams, vendors and partners
• Contribute to the success of company by assisting with ad hoc projects and sharing best practices with team membersQUALIFICATIONS:
  • 2-3 years of experience in Demand planning, forecasting and Supply Chain management.
  • Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain or similar related field.
  • S&OP, SIOP, NetSuite and NetSuite Planning and Budgeting experience is a plus
  • Highly analytical with an aptitude for interpreting and utilizing complex data to draw conclusion and make recommendations.
  • Strong communication skills (both oral and written) for cross functional teams and management
  • Possess excellent prioritization & organizational skills in a high paced environment
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint*Full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, including remote work schedule, extended medical/dental/vision, 401K plus company match, EAP, discount program, holidays, and Summer Fridays
    
    
    
    
    
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Keywords: Made by Gather, Cherry Hill , Demand Planner, Other , New York, New Jersey