Demand Planning Analyst

Demand Planning Analyst ExemptAt Franklin Sports, Inc. we believe that sports make life better. Driven by our passion to get people moving, playing and competing, we bring sports to life for athletes of all ages. Every day, we collaborate to bring innovation and quality craftsmanship across the world of sport. We are proud of our partnerships with Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the National Basketball Association, the National Football League, the National Hockey League, the National Women's Soccer League, the Women's National Basketball Association, the Pro Volleyball Federation, USA Pickleball, and Hasbro's Nerf brand — all of which bring energy, strength, and joy to our products. We are family owned and family driven. To join Franklin Sports is to join the #FranklinFam.We are seeking a collaborative and analytical candidate to join our Supply Chain team. This role will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving demand forecasts to support both supply chain planning and inventory goals. It will focus heavily on system-driven forecasts as well as comprehensive reporting on both the short- and long-term forecast outlook. Excellent analytical and organizational skills are a necessity to succeed.The position is located at our Headquarters in Stoughton, MA with a hybrid office option and will report to the Manager of Demand Planning.In More Detail, You Will:Maintain consensus demand forecasts using supply chain planning softwareAnalyze historical sales, promotions, and seasonality to improve forecast accuracyMonitor forecast performance and key metrics such as forecast accuracy and biasCollaborate with supply planning to ensure forecasts support inventory targetsCompile monthly reports to monitor in-season performance and future forecast outlookSupport monthly S+OP meeting needs with detailed analysesIdentify system improvements, automation opportunities, and data quality issuesCollaborate with account sales forecasting partners to ensure on time updates of products and programsOther duties as assignedWho You Are:Bachelor's degree required, ideally with focus in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field3-5+ years of experience in planning, ideally in the consumer goods industryExperience with Forecasting and Supply Chain Planning Software is strongly preferredWhat You Have Done/Essential to the Role:Ability to manage multiple priorities and adjust quickly to changing demand and business conditionsStrong analytical skills and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAdvanced computer user skills (Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel) with the ability to learn new systemsAbility to work cross functionally with all levels in the organizationComputer user skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to learn new systemsLevel of Responsibility:Interact independently with internal and external parties, has the knowledge to make independent decisions.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position does not supervise employees.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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit/stand; use hands or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.Work Environment:The noise level in the work environment is usually moderateIf you are interested in joining the #FranklinFamily, please apply.For this role, the pay range is $70,000 – $84,000 annually, which is what we reasonably expect to offer when filling the position. Your actual offer will depend on things like your experience, skills, and what you bring to the team.We also want to share with you our benefits at a glance:Employee Discounts401K with immediate participation and a 1% match, a retirement 401(K) match of 3% safe harbor match, plus a potential profit-sharing retirement contribution of 1% after a full calendar year of employmentAfter 30 Days Waiting Period:20 days PTO program/13 Paid Holidays (prorated)Health, Dental, Vision InsuranceCompany Paid AD&D and Life Insurance (2 times Base Salary)Voluntary Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Accident Insurance, Critical Illness or Hospital IndemnityCompany Paid Short- and Long-Term disability plansFlexible Spending with $680 Carry Over option and Dependent Care Account PlansEmployee Life Assistance Plan and Identity Theft Protection SupportTuition Reimbursement after waiting periodFranklin Sports is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Franklin Sports