Analyst II Demand Planner
Giant Food
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Giant Food in Hyattsville, MD is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to lead forecasting and replenishment activities using the F&R System. You will partner with merchandising, distribution, and retail teams to improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory, and support banner strategies.
You will collect and analyze data, identify drivers of forecast variance, and implement improvements across planning processes while facilitating collaboration across end-to-end supply chain functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is required or preferred.
- 3–5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Category Management, Pricing, Logistics, Procurement, or Distribution Operations.
- Strong knowledge of forecasting processes and methods with data-driven decision making.
- Experience with cloud-based systems and IT road map development is a plus.
- APICS/IBF/MIT certifications are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for overall F&R System forecast accuracy and support of inventory management with merchandising, distribution, and retail functions.
- Measure, analyze, and create forecasts within the F&R System to drive supply chain optimization.
- Perform exception-based analysis to identify drivers of forecast error and implement improvements.
- Analyze new items, store events, and promotions within F&R System processes.
- Collaborate with Super Users to maintain system enhancements and expand capabilities.
- Translate product knowledge into actionable system actions and forecast visibility.
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Merchandising
564994
USA-MD-Hyattsville-8301 Professional Place Ste115
Fresh - Brands (5148838)
Born in the DMV, Giant Food has proudly served our communities for over 90 years. From our first store on Georgia Avenue to becoming the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area, we've stayed rooted in what matters most-our people and our neighborhoods. Today, we operate more than 160 stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, continuing our mission to be the most trusted and loved local food retailer.
At Giant, our purpose goes beyond the aisles. We actively partner with community organizations to enrich the lives of our neighbors and create meaningful impact where we live and work.
When you join Giant, you become part of a culture built on three core commitments: Grow, Care, and Belong.
We support your growth through tuition reimbursement, scholarships and grants, leadership development, career advancement opportunities, continuous learning, and access to financial resources like Market USA Credit Union.
We care for our associates with comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match (eligible positions), paid time off, employee assistance programs, and wellbeing resources that support you both on and off the job.
You’ll belong in an inclusive environment supported by Business Resource Groups, recognition programs, community outreach initiatives, and volunteer opportunities that connect you to the communities we serve.
Join our team and be part of a 90+ year legacy-because food makes us a grocery store, but our people make us GIANT.
Do you enjoy bringing order to busy workdays and helping your teammates stay on track? As a Corporate associate, you keep work organized and moving. You'll partner closely with others, solve everyday challenges and provide the support teams need to stay organized and get results.
This position is responsible for collaborating with leadership team in the implementation of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through the Demand Planning Analyst responsibilities. Business experts develop, implement, and manage the Forecasting and Replenishment (F&R) System's forecasting capabilities. Provides guidance and acts as a key contributor for strategic demand planning practices that support our banner strategies, inventory targets, and collective supply chain objectives. Collects, merges, and shares pertinent information to create a single, unified demand forecast within the F&R System. Applies seasoned in-depth knowledge of industry forecasting processes and methods. Identifies drivers through root cause analysis of forecast variances, then quantifies and implements updates to complex forecasting systems and processes. Utilizes exception-based analysis and forecast accuracy results to drive sales growth, maximize inventory investment, and enable business process improvement.
- We care deeply about people, enjoy diversity and develop talent to get the best out of all of us
- We delight our customers with innovative products and experiences that support a healthier future for people and planet
- We collaborate across boundaries to deliver on our strategy and purpose
- Responsible for overall F&R System forecast accuracy and support of inventory management in partnership with merchandising, distribution, and retail functions.
- Work within F&R System to measure, analyze, and create appropriate-term forecasts, while maximizing item-level forecast accuracy to drive supply chain optimization.
- Execute exception-based analysis to identify drivers in forecast error variances, with an aggressive approach to quantify and implement changes to improve forecasting and replenishment within F&R System.
- Analyze and execute F&R System processes for new items, along with store and promotional events.
- Collaborate with the Super Users to maintain and execute system enhancements and the functional expansion of the F&R system's capabilities.
- Ability to distill complicated data and analysis into actionable recommendations, guidance, and conclusions.
- Subject Matter Expert for managing and leveraging the demand planning capabilities within the F&R System.
- Responsible for maintaining the F&R System's forecasting capabilities.
- Partnering closely with other teams in Forecasting & Replenishment to help translate extensive product knowledge into appropriate system actions.
- Coordinate and provide leadership for growth projects within the organization.
- Work closely with the Super Users on business rules modifications, system regression testing, and optimization models.
- Partner with other business functions within Supply Chain, Pricing, and Category teams to leverage end-to-end forecast visibility to support a unified demand forecasting process.
- Partner with Category Management and Supply Chain Leadership to provide forecast analysis with influence to the long-term strategies.
- Communicate, demonstrate, and inspire behaviors in others that drive a consumer demand driven Supply Chain strategy.
- Maintain a 24/7 on-call rotation with other DPAs and Super Users.
- With direction from the Super Users, act for weather events to proactively manage demand in coordination with supply chain activities.
- Occasional travel to banner retail locations for research or specific initiatives.
- Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned on an as needed basis based on business needs.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience in Mathematics, Economics, SCM, Logistics, IT, or other relevant subject expertise
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Category Management, Pricing, Logistics, Procurement, or Distribution Operations
- Mature level of knowledge for company, business and industry practices
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- APICS, IBF, or MIT certification preferable
- Proficiency in working within a cloud-based system
- In depth knowledge of industry forecasting processes and methods
- Experience with IT road map development and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes
- Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change
- Demonstrate an ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and trends
- Strong root cause analytical skill set
- Comfort working within a highly technical environment
- Active listener with an ability to build trust across varying levels of the organization
- Strong training and teaching skills
- Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and presentation skills
- Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas, and executing their implementation
- Able to handle multiple priorities
- Detail oriented
- Influence without authority
- Work as part of a team
- Think innovatively
- Work with all levels of management
Salary range is between $68,325.00 - $91,100.00
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