Demand Planner
Job DescriptionJob Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Develop sales forecasts for professional salon products using statistical analysis and product knowledge. Collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve business goals. Focus on setting sales expectations for new launches and promotions. Monitor inventory, report sales, and support business development. Excellent communication skills are essential for presenting analytics to Senior Leadership.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determine product volume needs using historical sales and future promo strategies.
Develop forecasts by analyzing sales trends and using statistical models in Excel and Anaplan.
Collaborate with teams to understand the impact of product promotions on demand.
Align demand projections with cross-functional teams.
Present forecast analytics to Senior Leadership.
Prepare and maintain ad-hoc demand planning reports.
Analyze and adjust strategies based on sales performance.
Work with Category Management partners on product sales strategies.
Maintain key performance metrics like forecast accuracy, inventory, sales, and margin.
Provide analysis and recommendations on launches/promotions to Category Management.
Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize inventory.
Identify opportunities to improve margin.
Work with Category Management to minimize unproductive inventory.
REQUIREMENTS:
1-2 years of experience in planning, logistics, supply chain, procurement, or data analytics.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Strong math and critical thinking skills.
Ability to adapt to changing environments.
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
Experience with ERP systems and forecasting tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong team player, able to work independently and in a team environment
Company DescriptionThe Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.
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The Fountain Group
4505 Woodland Corporate Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614
“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”Company DescriptionThe Fountain Group is a nationwide staffing firm with over 80 Fortune 100-500 clients. Since 2001, TFG has maintained a consistent standard of excellence, and our work is broadly recognized every year through numerous industry performance awards. Our success is a team effort.\r\n\r\nBrowse our website below for additional information on our company.\r\n\r\nThe Fountain Group\r\n\r\n4505 Woodland Corporate Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614\r\n“We work in Life Sciences, Clinical, Engineering, IT, and more. Above all, we specialize in people.”