Senior Analyst Demand Planning Cobra Golf

PUMA Gruppe; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Demand Planner to enhance their operational efficiency. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure accurate financial forecasts and demand planning. The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical skills to drive process improvements and provide key insights through data analysis and visualization. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and teamwork, and contribute to shaping the future of supply chain management in a company that supports a vibrant sporting legacy. If you are passionate about analytics and demand planning, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in Demand or Sales & Operations Planning.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• APICS, IBF, or related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a collaborative approach to obtain accurate financial and demand forecasts.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings with Sales, Finance, and Buyer Planners.
• Create and maintain reports and dashboards to communicate sales performance.

Skills

Demand Planning

Statistical Forecasting

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

ERP/MRP Systems

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

Your Talent

• 5-7+ years of experience in Demand or Sales & Operations Planning, with expertise in statistical forecasting methods and tools.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, Economics, or a related field preferred. Relevant work experience may substitute for formal education.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• APICS, IBF, or related certifications are preferred.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and aligning strategies with business objectives.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds, sit or stand for extended periods, and perform standard office tasks.

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000 - $116,645 + Bonus + Benefits (Benefit Summary Corporate). Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Your Mission

Demand Planning:

• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach working with Sales, and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for financial and demand forecasts.
• Create, maintain, and report on a monthly US unit forecast for both stock and custom clubs beginning with product families and breaking it down to the SKU level.
• Responsible for loading the forecast into the ERP system; ensuring load completeness and accuracy.
• Facilitate gap analysis between Demand Plan and Revenue Plan.
• Communicate forecast uploads and forecast changes to buyer planners.
• Responsible for managing the Global Forecasting Process. Create/update forecast templates quarterly. Partner with other international markets to generate forecast for each region.
• Provide Sourcing Team, and all Tier 1 suppliers the global forecast within the first week of each month.
• Provide input and direction to the Supply Planning and Sourcing organizations on inventory strategies for new product launches, existing items, and product phase-outs/End of Life Process.
• Monitor and report on trends in forecast accuracy.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings with Sales, Finance, and Buyer Planners.

Business Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze critical business results and provide key insights/observations on current state of business.
• Publish Monthly KPI Analytics data. Create regular reports and dashboards to communicate sales performance, identify improvement areas, and measure sales strategies' effectiveness.
• Data Cleaning and Preparation: involves filtering data, handling missing values, and preparing datasets for analysis to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Data Exploration and Analysis: use statistical tools and techniques to explore and analyze data, identifying patterns, relationships, and trends.
• Data Visualization: create visual representations of data findings through charts, graphs, and dashboards to facilitate understanding.
• Reporting: prepare reports and presentations to communicate insights and findings to stakeholders, influencing policy and decision-making.
• Support other reporting as requested.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. We do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf, and Stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Carlsbad is where COBRA PUMA GOLF takes a strong swing at introducing joy into the game of golf.

Logistics at PUMA is our product gateway to the world. Whether it's enabling smooth product flows within the PUMA world, getting products faster to customers, or providing solutions for the logistical challenges of a global company, our logistics team is the glue that keeps things together.