Sr. Demand Planner
Sr. Demand Planner
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Job Summary
The Senior Demand Planner is a subject matter expert for Company decision making around demand forecasts and will create and present demand analytics and recommendations. The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for creating forecast for preseason and inseason customer demand that incorporate industry trends and business intelligence data from sales merchandising marketing finance and other sources. This position is responsible for creating and presenting analytics which inform forecast direction and inventory decisions for assigned product categories and regions as a part of the company Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) and other processes. This role monitors demand planning metrics and process to drive continued improvement in forecast accuracy in the S&OP process and may mentor Demand Planners to meet team objectives.
Essential Functions
- Operates as a key business partner supporting the Sales & Operations Planning process in collaboration with key stakeholders and through historical performance analysis.
- Drive demand planning process improvements and best practices to develop and evolve analytics and improve timephased forecast accuracy which enable assigned business category achievement of sales and supply maintenance within targets.
- Collaborate with Executive Sales Planning Merchandising and other groups to create and refine demand forecasts including an assessment and recommendations regarding risks opportunities and considerations.
- Summarize and present data and solicit feedback in forecast and planning meetings to align decisions regarding forecast direction and inventory.
- Participate and lead internal and crossfunctional business process and analytics continuous improvement efforts and/or projects.
- Review inventory and available to sell (ATS) levels and create inventory flow models which support product service goals. May assist Demand Planners with analysis and data review. Escalate issues and recommend actions to cross functional partners manager or executive leadership.
- Gather analyze and validate demand plan forecasting accuracy and trends. Recommend adjustments and apply analysis techniques to improve forecasting.
- Develop inventory strategies targets and reporting to monitor obsolete or slowmoving products and ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management Business Management or related field.
- ASCM or IBF certification preferred
- Five (5) years professional experience in demand planning forecasting supply chain analytics and/or related fields. A broad understanding of the apparel/footwear industry and a wholesale marketplace required.
Any equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis.
Knowledge Skills and Abilitites
- Expert proficiency using Microsoft Excel. High proficiency SQL. Moderate experience using other Microsoft suite applications.
- Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations and processes and present recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Proven experience analyzing data through business intelligence and visualization tools to develop forecasts and translate analysis into actionable recommendations. Experience working with statistical forecasts required. Demonstrated communication interpersonal & presentation skills with proven impact influencing stakeholders across an organization.
- Ability to influence senior leaders with analysis and recommendations.
- Able to multitask prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines.
- Proactive in followthrough with business leaders colleagues and business partners including high degree of selfdirection.
- Ability to travel internationally and domestically.
Travel Required: up to 10% of the time
Base Salary:$90072.00 $100000.00 yearly
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience knowledge and skills and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.
Why Work at KEEN:Driven by a passion for life outside KEEN is a valuesled independently owned brand from Portland Oregon thats on a mission to create original and versatile products improve lives and inspire outside adventure. Foundedin 2003 KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal and has donatedmore than $18 million to nonprofit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreationincludingconservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for giving back reducing impact and activating communities and individuals to protectthe places where we work and playKEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.
At KEEN we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand we acknowledge that our business buildings and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge rights and resilience of these peoples.
KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
