Sr Omni Planner

Tokyo - Japan

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR Job Description

Job Title:

Sr. Demand Planner

Job Code:

Department:

Supply Chain Operations - Planning

Pay Grade:

Reports to:

Sr. Manager Planning

New/Updated:

Replacement

Eff. Date:

This job description is not meant to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

Job Summary:

The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for style-level forecasts for specific categories from pre-season estimates to in-season monthly demand forecasts using historical data statistical projections and market feedback. Monitors and maintains forecasts throughout the season. Effectively communicates forecast confidence opportunities and risks. Leads process improvement ad hoc projects and reporting.

Responsibilities:

Builds seasonal and monthly demand forecasts at style-color level based on strategic category revenue and profitability goals market conditions and opportunities advertising plans customer bookings and sell-through account door profiles and growth plans.
Provides on-going reconciliation of the style forecast to the financial targets.
Supports line-development process by creating initial consensus seasonal style-level forecasts in collaboration with Sales and Merchandising.
Supports line planning SKU management and long-range material planning by creating seasonal full-price sales forecasts at the style and style-color level.
Determines and communicates forecast confidence including risks and opportunities.
Helps management improve the forecasting model and process through in-depth analysis of inputs to the forecast.
5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelors degree applicable certification or equivalent experience
Typically requires 5-8 years of professional experience and strong competency with the various tools systems or procedures required to accomplish the job
Superior forecasting analytical and problem solving skills
Proactive and assertive in follow-through with colleagues and business partners including a high degree of self direction
The ability to collaborate and influence others
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write clear and concise business communication
The ability to speak in front of groups of varying sizes and levels within the company
Experience in key supply chain functions including sales forecasting material requirements master production schedules production planning manufacturing inbound and outbound logistics and distribution
Experience using information systems associated with demand and supply planning
Significant experience using Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets charts and pivot tables; proficiency with functions such as sumif vlookup etc.
Moderate experience using Microsoft Access including creating queries table joins creating simple reports
Applies specialized knowledge of industry standards/ practices to projects and initiatives

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

COLUMBIA SPORTSWEAR Job Description Job Title:Sr. Demand PlannerJob Code:Department:Supply Chain Operations - PlanningPay Grade:P3Reports to:Sr. Manager PlanningNew/Updated:ReplacementEff. Date:This job description is not meant to be an all inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitu...