Demand Planning Manager

Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.); Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Holidays off

Leadership training

Associate discount

401(k) match

Identity theft protection

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Blain’s Farm & Fleet in Wisconsin is seeking a Senior Demand Planning Lead to oversee demand planning, purchasing, and inventory management. You will lead a team of strategic analysts coordinating with merchants and the supply chain to grow profit.

The role emphasizes driving sales, margins, and turnover; building inventory forecasts, optimizing freight flow, and protecting in-stock levels across stores and DCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or 5+ years related retail or supply chain experience.
• Prefer 1-3 years similar analytical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead Analyst team to ensure efficient use of systems, best practices, and progress toward goals.
• Deliver planned sales, margin, and turnover goals.
• Develop best practices to ensure efficient operation of freight from supplier to DC and stores.
• Collaborate with supply chain to provide inventory forecast and efficiency.
• Set and monitor team goals to continuously improve product availability.
• Leverage replenishment system and monthly forecast reviews with key vendors to ensure fill rates drive anticipated sales & margin.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Divisional Merchandise Managers to build strategic entrance & exit strategies for key seasonal businesses.
• Manage allocations of key seasonal businesses.
• Develop baseline inventory levels to support in-stock goals.
• Prepare inventory projections to support monthly forecast reviews.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and/or procedures.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Leadership

Strategic decision-making

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

5+ years related retail or supply chain experience

Tools

Forecasting systems

Job description

Company & Benefits Information

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

Compensation

• Base pay starting between $90,000 and $100,000 per year

The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Job Duties

Oversee the demand planning, purchasing, and inventory management of product. Lead a team of strategic analysts to collaborate with merchants and supply chain to drive business growth and profit.

Essential (Primary) Functions:

• Lead Analyst team to ensure efficient use of systems, best practices, and progress toward goals. Foster a culture of high performance, focusing on engagement, accountability, collaboration, and strategic decision-making.
• Deliver planned sales, margin, and turnover goals.
• Develop best practices to ensure efficient operation of freight from supplier to DC and stores. Collaborate with supply chain to provide inventory forecast and efficiency.
• Set and monitor team goals to continuously improve product availability. Leverage replenishment system and monthly forecast reviews with key vendors to ensure fill rates drive anticipated sales & margin.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Divisional Merchandise Managers to build strategic entrance & exit strategies for key seasonal businesses.
• Manage allocations of key seasonal businesses.
• Develop baseline inventory levels to support in-stock goals.
• Prepare inventory projections to support monthly forecast reviews.
• Demonstrate awareness and compliance with Loss Prevention and safety policies and/or procedures.

Associated Functions:

• Attend product knowledge seminars as assigned.
• Attend Grand Opening events and assist as appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prefer bachelor’s degree in related field or 5+ years related retail or supply chain experience.
• Prefer 1-3 years similar analytical field.

EEO Statement

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 7 years in a row.