Demand Planner

Sears

Hoffman Estates (IL)

Remote

USD 108,000 - 132,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Job summary

Transformco Corporate in Illinois is seeking a Demand Planner to partner with the buying team and convert strategic plans into annual merchandise financial plans by department and class using iPlan, Excel, or other systems. The role drives consensus forecasts with cross-functional teams for new and existing items to determine shipment needs.

Responsibilities include leading monthly S&OP, reducing forecast error, selecting SKU-appropriate forecast models, and acting as a brand volume expert.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree
5-10 years of related experience
18 years of age or older

Responsibilities

Collaborate with buying teams to understand forecasts, promotions, pricing changes, and events to meet member demand.
Lead a monthly S&OP process with Supply Chain, vendors, finance, merchant, and online teams to develop forecasts and financial receipts.
Minimize forecast error by identifying contributing factors and adjusting forecasts.
Determine the forecast model per SKU based on product and seasonality; set variance tolerances.
Develop brand volume expertise through understanding consumption and market trends.
Partner with supply chain to understand implications of forecast changes and minimize costs.
Mentor and train other Planners as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Analytical processes

Systems navigation

Analytical problem solving

Organization & follow-up

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JDA/Manugistics

Job description

JOB SCOPE:

The Demand Planner will partner with the buying team to integrate strategic business plans into annual merchandise financial plans by department and class using iPlan, Excel, or other systems.

Job Summary

Responsible for facilitating and driving the consensus forecasting process for new and existing items/programs with cross functional teams to determine an accurate forecast based on regular, promotional and clearance unit sales to determine expected shipment needs by item/store. Develop and maintain unit demand forecasts to share with vendors, Supply Chain, Finance and Merchandising teams.

Reports To

CFO in Apparel & Food/Drug/Sporting Goods/Toys, VP of Inventory in Hardlines, GMM for Home/Footwear

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with buying teams to understand marketing promotional forecasts, new product introductions, pricing changes, promotions, and events to meet member demand
Leads a monthly S&OP process with key stakeholders (Supply Chain, key vendor partners, finance, merchant, On-Line) where information gained will be used to develop a forecast to meet Supply Chain service, inventory goals, and create the monthly financial receipt forecast
Minimize weekly and monthly forecast error by identifying contributing factors and making necessary adjustments.
Determines the forecast model that is most appropriate for each sku based on product and seasonality and sets forecast variance tolerances by sku.
Become brand volume expert through understanding consumption and market trends in addition to category and industry dynamics
Partner with supply chain to understand implications of forecast changes and minimize costs
Thoroughly understands the business to interpret how promotional activity, new product distribution and seasonality impacts volume.
Responsible for financial planning including Sales, Margin, Inventory, Receipts, GMROI and Turns.
Interpret and report forecast implications of phasing-in/out of items.
Mentor and train other Planners as needed

Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree
5-10 years of related experience
18 years of age or older

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Ability to manage large volumes of data and analysis simultaneously
Proficiency required in the use of Excel
Ability to develop analytical processes and tracking methods
Ability to understand and maneuver between customer information sources/systems and corporate systems
High analytical and problem solving skills
Strong organization and follow-up skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

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