Strategic Demand Planner: Forecast & Inventory Growth

Michaels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

medical

dental

vision coverage

telemedicine services

flexible spending accounts

commuter benefits

tuition assistance

adoption assistance

various voluntary insurance options

employee discounts

access to partner discount programs

Job summary

Michaels in Irving, Texas is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts to support sales, gross margin and inventory goals; you will integrate forecasting with replenishment. You will build forecast models in Blue Yonder (JDA), analyze trends, seasonality and promotions, and collaborate with Category Management, Inventory, Pricing, Space Planning and Store Operations.

Minimum 4-year degree; 3+ years in demand forecasting or analytical roles; strong Excel/Office skills; Blue

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Demand Forecasting, Financial Planning or other analytical decision making.
• Microsoft Office, Excel, Access familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-level unit demand forecasts using statistical models in the Blue Yonder (JDA) system.
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and space changes to build robust Peak Season forecasts.
• Create demand forecasts to ensure proper inventory levels to drive promotional events and inventory in-stocks after event.
• Present to cross-functional team and leaders at monthly forecast alignment and other milestones.
• Evolve and maintain documentation for demand planning processes and systems.
• Collaborate with Product and Pricing teams to refine forecasts based on updated sales assumptions and strategic changes.
• Share forecast insights with financial planning and fulfillment teams on key trend shifts.
• Partner with fulfillment team to address and resolve inventory issues.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access (familiarity)

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand

Job description

Michaels in Irving, Texas is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts to support sales, gross margin and inventory goals; you will integrate forecasting with replenishment. You will build forecast models in Blue Yonder (JDA), analyze trends, seasonality and promotions, and collaborate with Category Management, Inventory, Pricing, Space Planning and Store Operations.

Minimum 4-year degree; 3+ years in demand forecasting or analytical roles; strong Excel/Office skills; Blue