Demand Planner

General Purpose:

The demand planner is responsible for collecting all quantitative and qualitative data and compiling a demand plan that is used to drive supply, capacity, and financial decision-making processes.   The Demand Planner plays a critical role in ensuring operational and financial success for the organization as well as connecting marketing efforts with operational efforts to synchronize teams.

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Develop data-driven, high-quality analysis of demand in order to generate forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for 12-month time horizons over multiple product families.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, develop statistical analysis of market trends, perform promo and event related analysis.
• Have ownership of forecast data, report generation and management. Be proactive in identifying gaps in weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecast, especially as it relates to sell thru trends, channel inventory.
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach while working with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment in supply and demand assumptions. Provide crucial insights into the area of business and induct into forecast models (e.g. market performance and recent sales trends).
• Use and maintain Oracle Cloud SCM Applications as the primary forecasting system tool. 
• Contribute in managing product lifecycles by collaborating with cross-functional teams in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product transitions.
• Generate and manage New Product Introduction (NPI) forecasts through product ideation until launch.
• Contribute to EOL strategies, such as markdown strategies and/or product position strategies based on E&O.
• Help prepare reports and presentations.
• Be a driver of continuous improvement opportunities in processes and business results.
• Work with Demand Manager to consolidate regional plans, perform analysis and validate regional assumptions and data accuracy.
• Support the S&OP process by following key monthly milestones and providing forecast inputs.
• Supports day to day business transactions and reporting activities as requested by group lead.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong analytical skills, experience with large data sets and data analysis including financial scenario analysis – must have amazing excel skills.
• Ability to articulate rational and calculation behind your forecast.
• Self-motivated, comfortable working with ambiguity and managing complexity in a global, fast-paced organization.
• Aptitude for blending quantitative and qualitative data.
• Proven ability to track and manage ongoing activities within a project.
• Excellent English communication skills - both verbal & written.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams to drive projects to completion.
• Independent self-starter who can handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education/training experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of data analytics/demand planning/forecasting experience with demonstrated success.
• Experience using Oracle SCM Applications, & Power BI a plus.
• Computer hardware, peripherals, and gaming experience a big plus.