Demand Planner, Amazon

Amazon; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Planner to join their innovative grocery team. In this role, you will leverage your analytical skills to drive demand planning and forecasting, ensuring the efficient management of supply chain processes. You will collaborate with various teams to develop tools and automate processes, all while thriving in a fast-paced environment. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy tackling complex problems, and are passionate about enhancing customer experiences, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and efficiency, and make a lasting impact in the grocery sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Excel and 4+ years in supply chain or project management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage demand and forecast for category and vendor selection.
• Collaborate with teams to set optimal demand plans and improve processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Extraction

Attention to Detail

Communication

Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3+ years of professional or military experience

Tools

Statistical Forecast Models

Process Improvement Techniques

Job description

Job ID: 2928459 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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

A Demand Planner will:

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of with Excel experience
- 4+ years of supply chain, inventory management or project management experience
- Bachelor's degree, or 3+ years of professional or military experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Knowledge of the principles of statistical inventory control
- Experience with process improvement techniques such as Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma

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