The Demand & Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring optimal stock availability across distribution channels to provide a positive customer experience and maximize sales opportunities. He/she will lead the planning process from end-to-end including Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, and Sourcing. To succeed in this role, he/she must be able to analyze data and processes, find creative solutions, and effectively communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Develops demand plans for multiple time horizons and distribution channels
• Reviews historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results based on sales, inventory and other data
• Maintains forecast accuracy by collaborating with the cross-functional team to gather updated sales and marketing information, especially for events that significantly affect demand such as promotions and supplier stock issues
• Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary inventory needed to meet the changing levels of product demand
• Monitors and corrects inventory levels across warehouses to maintain the optimum quantity and mix of inventory and maximize working capital
• Leads replenishment planning ensure that inventory is in the right quantities and assortment across various locations to meet the demand
• Collaborates with the supply chain teams of brand partners to ensure timely replenishment, taking into account the different ordering processes for each brand
• Conducts monthly reviews with management to communicate forecast and inventory estimations, report on forecast and inventory accuracy, and propose improvement solutions
• Supports management with risk assessments and mitigation activities

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of professional experience in Supply Chain or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
• Capability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to conduct detailed procedures with a high level of execution
• Strong sense of time organization and urgency
• Detail and process oriented
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic and critical thinker