Demand Planning Analyst

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• Stable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing business.
• Opportunity to advance within the company.

of the Role:

• This position is responsible for driving weekly forecast reviews ensuring accurate demand forecasts, optimizing inventory and monitoring/tracking key metrics.
• This role will play a critical role in communicating any potential risks/opportunities with strategic plan and recommending corrective actions.
• This role will drive Amazon/ecommerce S&OP meetings to review actual performance vs. forecast and recommend adjustments to the purchasing plan and sales initiatives based on recent activity of what will happen.

• Develop SKU level sales forecast for Amazon, ecommerce, professional, and DI channels using historical data (sell in & sell out), current trends, customer forecasts (sell in & sell out), syndicated market data, and consumer funnel (traffic, conversion, spend) with a focus on Amzn
• Measured primarily on improvements in forecast accuracy and reduction in forecast bias
• Analyze key metrics such as traffic, conversion rates, and sales velocity to identify trends and adjust demand plans accordingly.
• Maintain a collaborative cross-functional process with sales and operations teams to ensure any changes in item presence, promotions/stock ups, price, competition, etc are accounted for
• Manage and maintain POS reporting for ecommerce and Amazon accounts
• Serve as a key member of the team to own operational deliverables, such as reporting including the narrative development for what is and will happen
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Analyze and troubleshoot demand related issues in a timely and accurate manner
• Collaborate and develop weekly/monthly business reviews with key stakeholders
• Responsible for the design/build and deployment of the key processes within demand planning
• Work with sales and operations to minimize slow moving inventory

• Performs other duties as assigned

• 1-3+ years of planning experience preferred
• Understanding of Amazon tools a plus
• Experience with combining, cleaning, and analyzing data.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong PC skills with demonstrated knowledge of Excel, Access, and PowerBi (a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree required. Focus in Marketing, Math or Business preferred.
• Ability to work individually and under minimal supervision, but keeps supervisor updated on key news
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Supports others with their assignments.
• Excellent verbal, written, and formal presentation skills.

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