Strategic Demand Planner — Forecasting & Inventory

Michaels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Flexible spending accounts

Commuter benefits

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

Voluntary insurance options

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Michaels Companies Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts to meet sales, gross margin, and inventory objectives. You will integrate forecasting with replenishment and collaborate across Sales, Pricing, Inventory, and Store Operations.

Responsibilities include building forecast models in Blue Yonder (JDA), analyzing trends, seasonality, and promotions, presenting insights to cross-functional teams, and maintaining planning documentation.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of Demand Forecasting, Financial Planning or similar analytical role.
• Strong skills in Excel; familiarity with Access is a plus.
• Experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand forecasting preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-level demand forecasts using statistical models in Blue Yonder (JDA).
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality and promotions to build forecasts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Pricing, Inventory, and Store Operations to refine forecasts.
• Present forecasts at monthly alignment meetings and maintain process documentation.
• Share forecast insights with planning and fulfillment teams; support inventory decisions.

Skills

Excel

Access (familiarity)

Strong analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand

Job description

The Michaels Companies Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts to meet sales, gross margin, and inventory objectives. You will integrate forecasting with replenishment and collaborate across Sales, Pricing, Inventory, and Store Operations.

Responsibilities include building forecast models in Blue Yonder (JDA), analyzing trends, seasonality, and promotions, presenting insights to cross-functional teams, and maintaining planning documentation.