Demand Planner I

Demand Planner I

Corporate Office - Mount Airy - Mt Airy, NC 27030

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift 1st Shift Travel Percentage None

Description

Generate demand accurate baseline forecast for company accounts and Stock Keeping Units (SKU) for multiple brand lines within multiple channels. Examines inventory levels for product to ascertain company's optimal financial performance and potential future sales. Analyzes and manipulates aggregated forecast, shipments data and time-series into comprehensive documents to be published with senior leadership and suppliers for planning purposes.

Qualifications

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independently
• High energy level
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in being a self-starter
• Ability to deal with internal/external customers with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential
• Must possess confidence, good judgment, energy and the right personality to work in a challenging environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School education and degree, either Associates or Bachelor's, in economics, mathematics, finance, statistics, engineering, supply chain, analytics or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Prefer at least three years of relevant and related work experience, such as in retail, wholesale sales, buying, planning or supply chain.
• Computer skills: SQL, Access, Microsoft Office products, with expert level with Excel.
• Desired experience working with web-based portals, business intelligence tools such as Qlik, Tableau, and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience using statistical computer languages (R, Python, etc.) to manipulate and analyze data a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Must be a team builder and ability to navigate and work effectively in a large corporate matrixed organization. Ability to collaborate with a team and act in an objective manner to solve problems. Self-starter with proven experience in delivering results to an organization.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Position requires interaction with senior level management, executives and customers.
• Must be able to work unsupervised and thrive in a stressful environment; ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations.
• Strong understanding of merchandise planning, allocation strategies, inventory management and operational accuracy.
• Must have exceptional attention to detail with proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to move multiple projects forward in a constructive and positive manner.
• Familiarity with standard forecasting concepts, practices and procedures.
• Self-starter with proven experience in delivering results to an organization.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimal physical demands, such as occasional bending, stooping and walking. Requires frequent computer work. Consistent daily attendance required; occasional off-shift support required. Occasionally required to travel domestically to other office locations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Generally, will work in conditioned office environment.

Occasional: activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequent: activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer at any time with or without notice.

AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without race, color, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected characteristics.