Job Description:
• Responsible for maintaining a rolling forecast by SKU for the assigned Accounts owning the demand plan.
• Act as owner and subject matter expert for Blue Ridge Demand Planning and Forecasting.
• Act as subject matter expert for demand planning processes in Blue Ridge Demand Planning, including standard work, documentation and enhancements.
• Scope, design and implement updates to Blue Ridge Demand Planning design as business and supply chain footprint evolve.
• Partner with Account Leads within each Sales Channel to understand product demands (promotions, marketing events, historical sales, door changes, etc.).
• Provide trends, forecast misses and other intelligence to help inform Account Leads within each Sales Channel during Monthly Demand Review.
• Support new product launches and account initiatives by analyzing budget/sales inputs and providing Demand Planning recommendation.
• Support Supply Planning and Distribution with forecasts to drive production, distribution requirements and capacity analysis.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years Demand Planning in high SKU CPG environment. Cosmetic industry helpful.
• 2+ years working in S&OP activities.
• 2+ years demand planning system (Blue Ridge, Logility, JDA, etc.) required.
• 2+ ERP experience required.
• Excel experience.
• Experience and understanding of drivers that impact demand/supply.
• Experience with inventory principles (safety/cycle stock, retail replenishment, inventory turns, weeks of coverage etc.).
• Communication skills that demonstrate the ability to work with others collaboratively.
• Some experience with analytical, presentation, and writing skills.
• Proven leadership skills in a highly collaborative environment.
Benefits:
• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits
• 401(K) plan with matching contributions