Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
Use and maintain the Demand Planning software - RFC as the primary forecasting system tool.
Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning
Must have a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Industrial Engineer, Customs
Must have 5-10 years of Supply and Demand, Warehousing and Customs Brokerage
Must possess the ability to understand and act upon financial retail indicators such as sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, and stock turnover.
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have strong proficiency in Google Sheets for reporting and analysis
Rigorous attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills
