Sr. Planner, NA Demand & Inventory Planning

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Title:  Senior Planner, NA Demand and Inventory Planning, Brand Operations

Primary Purpose:

The Senior Planner will support the Brand Operations function by managing algorithm inputs to generate long-range demand forecasts at the product style-color level, by week and by market. While maintaining the auto-generated forecast, the Demand Planner will engage with global business units and supply teams to maximize inventory productivity, margin, and service level. This role will report to the Senior Director, NA Demand & Inventory Planning and will be based in New York, NY.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Demand and Inventory Planning to...

• Manipulate planning inputs (discount rate/promotional strategy, cannibalization factor, etc.) to generate an automated style-color demand forecast; disaggregate forecast to sku-location level
• Optimize inventory inputs (safety and cycle stock) to achieve desired service level at lowest possible inventory position; flex inventory by market and distribution center as needed to drive local demand
• Assess forecast accuracy; partner with IT team to improve accuracy through iterative algorithm updates
• Support Business Unit with SKU, Channel and Market Demand Plan
• Manage risk and opportunity
• Identify and resolve gaps between financial targets and the demand plan
• Research demand drivers and review historical sales trends
• Manage risk and opportunity demand
• Partner with BUs and Merchandising in the management of product lifecycle
• Support business execution of new programs and initiatives

 

The accomplished individual will possess...

• A College Degree, required
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, inventory planning, finance, or other related area
• Deep analytical and financial skills with strong brand, retail, supply chain, manufacturing, and overall retail business acumen
• Understanding of statistical and probabilistic methods of forecasting and forecast drivers
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Experience with MicroStrategy a plus
• Ability to develop strong partnerships across the business and be a team player
• Strong attention to detail
• Be adaptable and flexible in response to shifting priorities in an evolving work environment

 

An outstanding professional will...

• Have experience with SQL and Python
• Be independent; Possess strong organizational skills, the ability to perform under pressure and manage priorities
• Have a global mindset while understanding and considering local needs
• Have strong presentation and communication skills to effectively interact with both partners and Leadership
• Have intellectual curiosity and problem-solving skills to contribute to team decision making and process improvement
• Have the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and collaborate productively with others

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish