Job Description

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
• Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
• Use and maintain the Demand Planning software - RFC as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
• Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning

• Must have a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Industrial Engineer, Customs
• Must have 5-10 years of Supply and Demand, Warehousing and Customs Brokerage
• Must possess the ability to understand and act upon financial retail indicators such as sales, gross margin, inventory productivity, sell-through, and stock turnover.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong proficiency in Google Sheets for reporting and analysis

• Rigorous attention to detail
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills