Demand Planner I

Position Overview The Demand Planner I is the primary information resource for finished goods inventories and unit fill rates. This role coordinates capacity planning, inventory planning and order planning across multiple manufacturing facilities.   Essential Job Functions Develops, implements, and tracks the appropriate safety stock strategy to optimize service levels and inventory investment. Collaborates with all planning resources to leverage all company inventories to the maximum benefit of the company. While responsible for company inventory levels and service levels, the Demand Planner I is also expected to have a broad understanding and appreciation of the total supply chain; seeking to optimize the total supply chain without being focused on silos at the expense of the whole. Identifies, negotiates, and implements strategies to lower inventory levels without negatively impacting service levels such as: Eliminating stocked inseams; Selling off obsolete or dormant inventory; Targeting lower service levels for products with robust backup sources of supply; Consolidating inventories of some style/colors in one or two DC’s; Implementing shared-sourcing/mfg strategies for 100% full package sourced products. Responds to all available inventory queries (new account installations, backorders, shared inventory position, etc) Tracks outside purchases and works in coordination with other team members to publish metrics to influence profitable purchasing behaviors. On a monthly basis, adjusts capacities outside the current ordering quarter for all sources of supply. Keeps capacities level in 13-week intervals. Negotiates capacity plans as necessary. On a monthly basis, publishes capacity schedules for 6 months outside of the order planning quarter by style/color. Develops order plans using the order planning application or “standardized” order plan when appropriate. Achieves service level objectives at the SKU level Requirements Bachelors Degree – BS/BA in business, finance, marketing, industrial engineering or Supply Chain Management 3-6 years of analytical/systems experience. Excellent oral communication skills Comfortable presenting in front of small to medium sized groups Sound project management skills - effectively handle multiple tasks at a time, meeting all commitments Excellent analytical skills Demonstrated success in problem solving Financial acumen coupled with effective inter-personal style Experienced using MS Office Programs Able to function with a minimum amount of supervision Self starter Preferred, but not required: Practical experience in Supply chain planning, purchasing or distribution of product Experience with statistical tools such as Mini-Tab CPIM or CSCP certified