Demand Supply Planner - The Ashlar Group : Job Details

Job Title: Demand Planner/Supply Planner

Location: New York, NY 10019

Duration: 4 Months

Job Description:

• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
• Evolving the data planning model program to capture the demand needs of each channel in order to assist forecasting needs
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
• Implementing a statistical model of risk, error and growth to forecasting
• Recommend adjustments and achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, tour, web and finance personnel.
• Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion
• Provide input to volume planning ( latest estimates / annual process)
• Facilitate and manage demand planning/customer meetings
• Achieve consensus with the business side and the demand chain
• Maintain demand planning system and software
• Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of the product hierarchy
• Monitor trends in forecast error
• Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process
• Establishing and collaborating among cross functional partners, which will lead to effective knowledge sharing and an optimal consensus forecast to better guide the company.
• Refine systems and methods to continually improve forecasts so that the company can better anticipate customer needs.
• Execute with excellence in the area of customer replenishment and feedback to the Supply Chain group by providing the opportunities and risks regarding customer replenishment performance metrics.

Skills:

• TOP SKILLS: Advanced Excel and system skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & strong organizational skills.
• Two to Three years of experience in demand planning
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Knowledge of SAP/APO, other software related to demand planning is preferred.
• Experienced with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office.
• This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process.
• Good facilitation skills are required.

Education:

Bachelors Degree