Demand Planner

The Michael's Companies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Michaels Companies in Irving, TX seeks a Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts that support sales, margins, and inventory goals. You will build forecast models, apply business intelligence, and collaborate with Category Management, Inventory, Pricing, and Store Operations to optimize product availability.

Responsibilities include owning forecasts using statistical models, analyzing trends, presenting to leadership, and maintaining planning processes.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present to groups.
• Experience with demand forecasting or financial planning.
• Knowledge of forecasting tools and business intelligence is a plus.
• Experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand or similar forecasting applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-level demand forecasts using statistical models.
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, promotions and space changes.
• Create forecasts to ensure inventory levels for promotions.
• Present forecasts to cross-functional teams at monthly meetings.
• Collaborate with pricing, space planning, and vendor teams.

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand

Job description

Support Center - Irving Demand Planners are responsible for developing and executing demand forecasts to enable the company to achieve sales, gross margin, and inventory objectives. As a Demand Planner you will be the integration point into the sales forecasting and replenishment of product. You will create and maintain forecast models, incorporate business intelligence, and collaborate with other members of the organization including Category Management, Inventory Management, Pricing, Space Planning, Vendor Community and Store Operations.

Major Activities

• Own multi-level unit demand forecasts using statistical models in the Blue Yonder (JDA) system
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and space changes to build robust Peak Season forecasts
• Create demand forecasts to ensure proper inventory levels to drive promotional events and inventory in-stocks after event
• Present to cross-functional team and leaders at monthly forecast alignment and other miles-stone meetings
• Evolve and maintain documentation for demand planning processes and systems
• Collaborate with Product and Pricing teams to refine forecasts based on updated sales assumptions and strategic changes within the business
• Participate in cross functional strategic initiatives
• Share forecast insights with financial planning and fulfillment teams on key trend shifts
• Actively seek insight on global business metrics such as sales and trends to refine forecast and drive sales
• Partner with fulfillment team to address and resolve inventory issues
• Participate in training of new hires

Minimum Education 4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or technical skills Microsoft Office Excel Access (familiarity)

Minimum Type of experience the job requires 3+ years of experience Demand Forecasting, Financial Planning or other analytical decision making

Other Collaborative, Curious, Organized Well-developed communication skills and comfortable presenting to groups Strong analytical eye to recognize patterns within data

Preferred Education Business, Retail, Supply Chain, or related field

Preferred Special Certifications or technical skills Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand or other forecasting applications

Preferred Type of experience the job requires Demand Forecasting Knowledge of planning process within retail industry

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.comandMichaels.ca.The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com.

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs. For a summary of benefits, visit the Michaels Benefits at a Glance page. For additional information regarding benefits, visit MIKBenefits.com

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together. Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL). EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in English EEOC Know Your Rights Poster in Spanish EEOC Poster Optimized for Screen Readers Federal FMLA Poster Federal EPPAC Poster

At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.comandMichaels.ca.The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visitwww.michaels.com.

We put people first We do the right thing We’re always improving our craft We hold ourselves accountable We’re better together At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit mikbenefits.com.

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