Demand Planner (Hybrid)

Hoffman Estates, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 82446 - 109928

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Demand Forecaster is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts leveraging Blue Yonder Demand & Fulfillment software and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align forecasts with business strategies. This role will focus on increasing forecast accuracy maximizing sales and driving process improvements within the assigned departments of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple hierarchy levels within assigned departments including tuning forecasts to reflect trends promotions and business objectives.
Lead monthly demand consensus meetings with cross-functional teams to review forecasts identify risks and opportunities and align on forecast assumptions.
Monitor and analyze weekly forecast accuracy (e.g. MAPE bias) identifying root causes of variance and collaborating with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
Partner with Merchandise Operations to maintain attributes hierarchies and settings in the forecasting application to ensure system accuracy and data integrity.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy process efficiency and data integrity.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve replenishment performance and support departmental KPIs.
Responsible for routine reporting/tasks and ad hoc projects as needed.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data to inform strategic decisions
Leadership and team management capabilities with a focus on mentorship and development

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in business Merchandising or a related field or equivalent experience
1-3 years of experience in Demand Planning Inventory Management or another equivalent role preferably within retail organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in merchandising systems planning tools and inventory management software
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced dynamic retail environment with evolving priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Compensation Range: $82446.00 - $109928.00

Claires is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal state and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience education certifications skills and geographic location.

Benefits for full-time employees included medical dental and vision insurance voluntary welfare plans bonus plan eligibility 401(k) match vacation time sick time* and paid leave.

Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans 401(k) match vacation time sick time* and paid leave in required states.

*Sick Time: For the State of Washington all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

Claires is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants needs upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.

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