Demand Planner US

Polaroid Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in innovative products is seeking a Demand Planner to enhance product demand and revenue planning. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, promotional planning, and continuous demand analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and experience with U.S. retailers, contributing to business growth amid an evolving market.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in wholesale on retail products with key U.S. retailers.
• Experience with demand planning tool, like Anaplan, is a plus.
• Ability to be proactive with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Demand planning for unit- & revenue forecast using Anaplan.
• Promotional planning aligned with sales forecasts.
• Annual budget planning and ongoing updates.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Tools

Anaplan

Vendor Portals

Job description

About us: Iconic brand, tiny company

Polaroid was founded in 1937 by one of the most seminal innovators of the 20th century, Edwin Land. His motto was, “don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible.” In 2008, Polaroid closed its last factory, but a group of diehard fans came together as The Impossible Project to save instant film. Over 10 years later that startup acquired what was left of Polaroid and today we’re again a small group of people passionate about changing the world through great products.

Objectives of the role:

• Product demand & revenue planning for all products across our U.S. customer base to improve forecast accuracy.

• Cross functional collaboration within the U.S. and Amsterdam teams.

• Collaborative planning and forecast review with key retail partners.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demand planning for unit- & revenue forecast (short- & long term) across our portfolio and calendar in our Anaplan planning tool.

• Promotional planning to align with Sales team’s forecast and product needs.

• Analyse sell through for all key customers as part of the planning & reporting process.

• Track inbound products to align with monthly / quarterly needs and revenue recognition.

• Regular customer planning meetings to align on demand, promotional schedules and inventory needs.

• Annual budget planning & ongoing monthly and quarterly updates.

• U.S. region rollup to global team for long term needs.

• Sku transition planning with cost analysis.

Qualifications:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, must have the ability to organize and manipulate data using formulas, pivot tables etc.

• 3-5 years experience in wholesale on retail products with key U.S. retailers.

• Familiarity with vendor portals such as Target, Best Buy, Walmart and Amazon.

• Experience with demand planning tool, like Anaplan, is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.

• Problem solver with project management skills.

• Ability to be pro-active with a sense of urgency.

• Display a positive and pro-active attitude.

The Demand planner will report into the General Manager U.S., with a dotted line to the Director Supply Chain.

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