What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner position at Claire's Essentials LLC?
The Demand Forecaster is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, leveraging Blue Yonder Demand & Fulfillment software, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align forecasts with business strategies. This role will focus on increasing forecast accuracy, maximizing sales and driving process improvements within the assigned departments of responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple hierarchy levels within assigned departments including tuning forecasts to reflect trends, promotions and business objectives.
- Lead monthly demand consensus meetings with cross-functional teams to review forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and align on forecast assumptions.
- Monitor and analyze weekly forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, bias), identifying root causes of variance and collaborating with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
- Partner with Merchandise Operations to maintain attributes, hierarchies, and settings in the forecasting application to ensure system accuracy and data integrity.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy, process efficiency, and data integrity.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve replenishment performance and support departmental KPIs.
Responsible for routine reporting/tasks and ad hoc projects as needed.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data to inform strategic decisions
- Leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on mentorship and development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, Merchandising, or a related field or equivalent experience
- 1-3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Management or another equivalent role, preferably within retail organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in merchandising systems, planning tools, and inventory management software
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment with evolving priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Claire's is committed to adhering to all applicable company policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations. All positions will be compensated at or above the legally mandated minimum wage for the location in which work is performed. The final compensation will be determined by various factors such as relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave.
Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time* and paid leave in required states.
- Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
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