Associate, Demand Planning
Job Description
Create daily/weekly replenishment plans on a supplier level based on inventory parameters, actual sell-out, and planned forecast
Participate in S&OP forecast meetings & make forecast adjustments accordingly
Calculate a proper supply plan based on generated demand forecast
Prepare and update monthly and weekly supply planning files and KPI reports based on actuals
Maintain healthy inventory in DC and store based on target days cover, availability targets & shrinkage targets
Closely work with commercial team to drive adjustments on forecast plan
Coordinate with suppliers on delivery alignments & drive fulfillment performance
Monitor supplier issues and escalate as necessary to ensure availability
Identify slow-moving SKUs and flag to stakeholders to drive action
Identify SKUs with inventory with no-movement for the past 28 days
Be able to work cross-functionally to assist in projects, drive action, or resolve issues
Other tasks that may be relevant to the function
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Economics, or any relatable specialization.
Between 1 to 3 years work-related experience in demand or supply planning.
Experience with FMCG/grocery retailers is a plus.
Experience in demand planning for online marketplaces or e-commerce is a plus.
Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookup) at an advanced level and SQL.
Analytical mind and business acumen with ability to work with large amounts of data to discover patterns and trends and to form conclusions based on findings. Must be extremely detail oriented
Good communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work autonomously in a highly demanding and often ambiguous environment, with strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
Has a continuous improvement mindset.