Demand Planning Analyst-Fresh

Stop & Shop; Quincy (MA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

Associate discounts

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Stop & Shop in Quincy, MA seeks a Demand Planning Analyst to lead forecasting and replenishment within the F&R system, collaborating with Merchandising leaders to drive a consumer-centric forecasting approach.

The role requires 3–5 years in demand planning, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with forecasting processes. Hybrid work in Quincy is available with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field with strong quantitative skills.
• 3–5 years in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or related areas.
• Experience with cloud-based systems and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage forecasting and replenishment within the F&R system.
• Collaborate with Forecasting & Replenishment teams to translate product knowledge into system actions.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and drive supply chain optimization.
• Execute exception-based analyses to improve forecast variances.
• Support inventory management in partnership with merchandising and distribution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Distilling data into recommendations

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

APICS/IBF/MIT certification preferable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising

Job Requisition: 560923

Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street

Store Code: Fresh - Produce/Floral - Brands (5148859)

Here at Stop & Shop, we've been serving our customers and neighborhoods for more than a century. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing hasn't: Stop & Shop is a place where everyone can thrive and feel like they're part of family.

Our more than 50,000 associates enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and discounts to support professional and personal journeys and flexibility that fits their lives.

The Demand Planning Analyst is position is responsible for collaborating with the Stop & Shop Merchandising leadership team in the implementation of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through the Demand Planning Analyst responsibilities. Business expert to develop, implement, and manage the Forecasting and Replenishment (F&R) System's forecasting capabilities. Provides guidance and acts as a key contributor for strategic demand planning practices that support our banner strategies, inventory targets, and collective supply chain objectives. Collects, merges, and shares pertinent information to create a single, unified demand forecast within the F&R System. Applies seasoned in-depth knowledge of industry forecasting processes and methods. Identifies drivers through root cause analysis of forecast variances, then quantifies and implements updates to complex forecasting systems and processes. Utilizes exception-based analysis and forecast accuracy results to drive sales growth, maximize inventory investment, and enable business process improvement.

• Subject Matter Expert for managing and leveraging the demand planning capabilities within the F&R System.
• Responsible for maintaining the F&R System's forecasting capabilities.
• Partnering closely with other teams in Forecasting & Replenishment to help translate extensive product knowledge into appropriate system actions.
• Coordinate and provide leadership for growth projects within the organization.
• Work closely with the Super Users on business rules modifications, system regression testing, and optimization models.
• Partner with other business functions within Supply Chain, Pricing, and Category teams to leverage end-to-end forecast visibility to support a unified demand forecasting process.
• Responsible for overall F&R System forecast accuracy and support of inventory management in partnership with merchandising, distribution, and retail functions.
• Work within F&R System to measure, analyze, and create appropriate-term forecasts, while maximizing item-level forecast accuracy to drive supply chain optimization.
• Execute exception-based analysis to identify drivers in forecast error variances, with an aggressive approach to quantify and implement changes to improve forecasting and replenishment within F&R System.
• Analyze and execute F&R System processes for new items, along with store and promotional events.
• Collaborate with the Super Users to maintain and execute system enahacements and the functional expansion of the F&R system's capabilities.
• Ability to distill complicated data and analysis into actionable recommendations, guidance, and conclusions.
• Partner with Category Management and Supply Chain Leadership to provide forecast analysis with influence to the long-term strategies.
• Communicate, demonstrate, and inspire behaviors in others that drive a consumer demand driven Supply Chain strategy.
• Maintain a 24/7 on-call rotation with other DPAs and Super Users.
• With direction from the Super Users, take action for weather events to proactively manage demand in coordination with supply chain activities.
• Occasional travel to banner retail locations for research or specific initiatives.

What we ask of you:

• Subject Matter Expert for managing and leveraging the demand planning capabilities within the F&R System.
• Responsible for maintaining the F&R System's forecasting capabilities.
• Partnering closely with other teams in Forecasting & Replenishment to help translate extensive product knowledge into appropriate system actions.
• Coordinate and provide leadership for growth projects within the organization.
• Work closely with the Super Users on business rules modifications, system regression testing, and optimization models.
• Partner with other business functions within Supply Chain, Pricing, and Category teams to leverage end-to-end forecast visibility to support a unified demand forecasting process.
• Responsible for overall F&R System forecast accuracy and support of inventory management in partnership with merchandising, distribution, and retail functions.
• Work within F&R System to measure, analyze, and create appropriate-term forecasts, while maximizing item-level forecast accuracy to drive supply chain optimization.
• Execute exception-based analysis to identify drivers in forecast error variances, with an aggressive approach to quantify and implement changes to improve forecasting and replenishment within F&R System.
• Analyze and execute F&R System processes for new items, along with store and promotional events.
• Collaborate with the Super Users to maintain and execute system enahacements and the functional expansion of the F&R system's capabilities.
• Ability to distill complicated data and analysis into actionable recommendations, guidance, and conclusions.
• Partner with Category Management and Supply Chain Leadership to provide forecast analysis with influence to the long-term strategies.
• Communicate, demonstrate, and inspire behaviors in others that drive a consumer demand driven Supply Chain strategy.
• Maintain a 24/7 on-call rotation with other DPAs and Super Users.
• With direction from the Super Users, take action for weather events to proactively manage demand in coordination with supply chain activities.
• Occasional travel to banner retail locations for research or specific initiatives.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience in Mathematics, Economics, SCM, Logistics, IT, or other relevant subject expertise
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Category Management, Pricing, Logistics, Procurement, or Distribution Operations
• Mature level of knowledge for company, business and industry practices
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• APICS, IBF, or MIT certification preferable
• Proficiency in working within a cloud-based system
• In depth knowledge of industry forecasting processes and methods
• Experience with IT road map development
• Experience with IT User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes
• Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change
• Demonstrate an ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and trends
• Strong root cause analytical skill set
• Comfort working within a highly technical environment
• Active listener with an ability to build trust across varying levels of the organization
• Strong training and teaching skills
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas, and executing their implementation
• Able to handle multiple priorities
• Detail oriented

What we bring to the table:

• Culture committed to celebrating diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Associate discounts
• Team of associates dedicated to serving our local customers and supporting our communities
• Hybrid work environment with three days a week in our Quincy office and the remaining days working remotely

The salary range is $86,320-$129,480 and will be commensurate with background, experience as well as internal equity.

Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.