Strategic Demand Planner - Retail Forecast & Inventory

The Michael's Companies; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Telemedicine services

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Michaels Companies in Irving, TX seeks a Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts that support sales, margins, and inventory goals. You will build forecast models, apply business intelligence, and collaborate with Category Management, Inventory, Pricing, and Store Operations to optimize product availability.

Responsibilities include owning forecasts using statistical models, analyzing trends, presenting to leadership, and maintaining planning processes.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to present to groups.
• Experience with demand forecasting or financial planning.
• Knowledge of forecasting tools and business intelligence is a plus.
• Experience with Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand or similar forecasting applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-level demand forecasts using statistical models.
• Analyze sales trends, seasonality, promotions and space changes.
• Create forecasts to ensure inventory levels for promotions.
• Present forecasts to cross-functional teams at monthly meetings.
• Collaborate with pricing, space planning, and vendor teams.

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Blue Yonder (JDA) Demand

Job description

The Michaels Companies in Irving, TX seeks a Demand Planner to develop and execute demand forecasts that support sales, margins, and inventory goals. You will build forecast models, apply business intelligence, and collaborate with Category Management, Inventory, Pricing, and Store Operations to optimize product availability.

Responsibilities include owning forecasts using statistical models, analyzing trends, presenting to leadership, and maintaining planning processes.