Demand Planner, Forecasting

Position Summary

The Demand Planner, Forecasting will report directly to the VP, Supply & Demand Planning and is responsible for determining the best metrics to use when providing the most accurate representation of the forecast. This person is responsible for forecast modeling and is the integration point into the sales and commercial organization. The Demand Planner, Forecasting leads the dialogue regularly for respective customers and products with key counterparts in Sales and Marketing reporting data to planning team for mainly North America.

Essential Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function

• With input from the Sales Channel Team, Business Development Leads, and Independent Representatives create and maintain the monthly Sales forecast for the North America Channel

• Book, coordinate, and host regular meetings focused on forecasts

• Support monthly S&OP and Executive review meetings and New Product Consensus Meetings

• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results

• Support planning team to 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 as the primary forecast system tool

• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs

• Develop recommendations for process improvement within organization

• Perform other duties as needed and directed by management

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related fields
• 2-3 years' demand planning experience in manufacturing and/or CPG trading preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively within a dynamic, fast-paced environment

• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills

• Strong communication and analytical ability

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and specifically Microsoft Excel

• In-depth knowledge of advanced mathematical and statistical forecasting methodologies

• Experience with ERP and data warehouse tools

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Highly detail-oriented with effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Exceptional attention to detail and follow through

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Working Conditions:

Good working conditions, with the absence of disagreeable conditions.

Salary:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes employer paid health benefits and 401k match. Benefits typically offered only to full-time employees.

Markwins Beauty Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Markwins Beauty Brands does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities based on an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.