Demand Planner, Amazon

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Demand Planner, where your analytical skills will drive innovation and efficiency in supply chain management. This role offers the opportunity to reshape customer experiences through effective demand planning and forecasting. You will work collaboratively with various teams to set optimal demand plans and improve processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for data-driven decision-making, this position is perfect for you. Be part of a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusion, and make a lasting impact on the future of grocery delivery.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Financial Benefits

Equity Options

Sign-on Payments

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Excel and strong analytical skills.
• 4+ years in supply chain, inventory management, or project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand and forecast for category and vendor selection.
• Develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Extraction

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of professional experience

Tools

Excel

SQL

Job description

The Amazon Fresh Grocery team is excited to welcome a Demand Planner to our dynamic team, based in Seattle WA, New York, Arlington VA, Nashville TN, Austin TX, or Santa Monica CA.
Join us at Amazon Fresh Grocery in reshaping the future of customer experiences and supply chain excellence. Your expertise will drive innovation, efficiency, and lasting impact.
As a Demand Planner within the Amazon Fresh Grocery team, you will own analytical forecasting and demand planning. The successful candidate will have a passion for analytics, tactical process development, and a willingness to move fast and experiment often. You should feel comfortable with ambiguity, have strong attention to detail, and be motivated by a fast-paced environment. Additionally, you should be able to think big and dive deep into problems.
Strong candidates will be self-starters, highly organized, and possess strong data extraction and analytical capabilities. You should feel comfortable using data to build scalable systems and processes that allow our business to grow. You will be expected to be thoughtful in your pursuit of results and thrive in a high energy environment where tactical and strategic activities are driven in parallel.

Key job responsibilities

1. Manage the demand and forecast for his category and vendors selection across network
2. Work in partnership with category, marketing and financial team to set optimal demand plans to meet topline goals
3. Inspect demand forecasts critically and challenge assumptions from business teams
4. Review historical trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
5. Partner with internal teams to develop tools, automation, and process improvements

Key traits to succeed in this role:

1. Communicate ideas concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders for purposes ranging from informative to need for financial approvals from executives
2. Clearly define data requirements and metrics, strong analytical skills (comfortable with Excel and SQL)
3. High attention to detail and proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

Minimum Requirements:

1. 3+ years of with Excel experience
2. 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience
3. Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience
4. Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
5. Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit this link for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $66,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $141,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit this link.