Sr Analyst, Demand Planning

About the role

The Demand Planning, Sr Analyst is a highly visible role that requires strong analytical skills combined with business acumen and ability to effectively work with cross-functional partners to forecast a diverse and exciting portfolio of items.

Responsibilities

• Volume Forecast:

  • Maintain an accurate bottom-up 18-month rolling forecast for several sub-brands the SKU-Channel-DC Level using statistical modeling software
  • Validate the system statistical forecast using methodology such as forecast reasonability, historical trends, and consumption modeling
  • Analyze and validate information gathered from Sales and Marketing teams and execute value-added modifications to system generated forecast
  • Maintain the system volumes in line with business targets

• Weekly demand control:

  • Assess in-month shipments and make forecast changes to help production and logistics planning
  • Maintain and Execute accurate PIPO (Phase In & Phase Out) actions
  • Co-Lead demand planning in Step 1&2 SOP meetings to help deliver consensus management of the sales and operation plan

• Initiative (New Product) Planning:

  • Gather and assess scope and volume on future initiatives
  • Validate final forecast for own Market/Category and be the gatekeeper of proposed forecast changes to avoid non-value added modifications

• Collaborate with Supply Planning/Production contacts:

  • Communicate significant forecast changes and what-if projections in line with operating strategy
  • Review latest supply situation
  • Manage resulting forecast updates

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Economics, or Business Management

• 3+ years of Demand, Supply, or Inventory Planning experience

• 3+ years working with multifunctional teams in CPG or retail environment

• Solid technical experience using a planning software like SAP, JDA, Logility, Anaplan or similar

• Ability to adapt to changing environment and quickly learn new processes

• Strong analytical ability with special attention to detail

• Intermediate Excel skills- can quickly analyze and communicate actionable results using charts, tables, and graphs; Experience in pivots, look-ups, and mathematical formulas

• Decisive, independent thinker who can identify unique solutions and execute

• Ability to multitask and quickly resolve issues

• Curious with an owner’s mindset

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Desirable

• Experience in high sku count business

• Experience collaborating vertically and horizontally

• Power Point, Power BI

• Beauty Industry experience

• Previous team lead experience

Pay

Pay Range: $75,000 - $101,000 salary per year.