Sr. Manager, Retail Inventory Planning
SkioFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Candidates should possess experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a similar role, along with experience effectively collaborating with internal teams and building strong relationships with key accounts. They should have experience using data to solve problems, make informed decisions, and implement effective solutions, and proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools. A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field is required, as is experience analyzing complex data sets and generating accurate demand forecasts. Familiarity with demand planning software and statistical forecasting tools, JDA/SAP IBP or similar advance planning systems, and supply chain management principles is also necessary.
The Retail Channel Demand Planning Sr. Manager will analyze sales and demand patterns, collaborate with key retail channels, develop accurate demand forecasts, and communicate demand plan decisions to key stakeholders. They will work with commercial teams to understand business conditions, trends, and assumptions, review and confirm promotional volume and timing, and leverage customer POS, inventory, and planned order sensing to enhance short horizon based forecasts. This role will support new product launches, promotions, and other supply chain initiatives by providing accurate demand forecasts and coordinating with internal teams. The manager will monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for customer forecast accuracy, drive continuous improvement in demand planning capability, and utilize demand planning tools, software, and statistical models to generate accurate forecasts considering factors such as customer promotions, pricing changes, and market dynamics.