JanSport: Analyst, Demand Planning

What will you do

A day in the life of a Demand Planning Analyst at JanSport looks a little like this.

As the Demand Planning Analyst you will be responsible for analyzing historical data identifying current trends and opportunities to develop unconstrained demand forecasts. You will share these forecasts with cross functional teams including finance sales and merchandising. Forecasts will impact seasonal purchasing and in-season inventory management.

Lets break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Generate seasonal forecasts at various levels (top downs / bottoms up) using historical data trend inputs account plans and product lifecycles.

• Consolidate global regional demand to inform supply chain of future needs related to materials vendor capacity and buy timing.

• Generate seasonal forecasts at various levels (top downs / bottoms up) using historical data trend inputs account plans and product lifecycles.

• Assist in the creation and tracking of the financial forecast.

For assigned categories provide forecasts and other inputs into consensus demand planning process which leveraging partnership across includes sales merchandising product and finance teams.

• Provide seasonal demand reporting to key stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

• Responsible for maintaining forecast in system at style / color and monthly level

• Measure forecast accuracy utilizing agreed upon KPIs

• Prepare forecast reporting and demand planning metrics for S&OP meetings.

• Partner closely with supply planning counterparts to determine monthly buy guidelines and align on inventory risks.

• Assist in the tracking of the financial forecast in comparison to demand forecasts.

• Provide seasonal demand reporting to key stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

• Proactively develop ad hoc analyses and recommendations to support business objectives. related but not limited to shipping inventory sku efficiency systems and process.

• Provide key inputs into the S&OP process.

• Demonstrate product expertise for the seasonal lines.

What do you need to succeed

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role there are foundation skills youll need to succeed and excel. Additionally while formal education in a related field is great to have we are most interested in your 1 years of experience and professional achievements.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to understand assess & problem solve by leveraging technical and analytical skills

• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team environment

• Proven ability to multi-task effectively

• Advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables macros). Experience in other analytical tools a plus.

• Understanding of reporting tools (Tableau/Brio)

• Self-starter with excellent follow through

• Excellent attention to detail

• Location requirement: Jersey City New Jersey. Hybrid schedule minimum of 3 days in office.

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Experience in a Corporate Supply Chain environment; demand or supply planning desired.

• Bachelors degree or equivalent from four-year college or university (preferred concentration in Engineering Supply Chain or Business Management)

• Forecasting System experience a plus

• APICS or Six-Sigma Certifications are a plus

Now WE have a question for YOU.

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Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan sales incentive orcommissionpotential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered including this years medical plan rates on and by clicking Looking to Join VF Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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