What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planner I position at skullcandy?
As a Demand Planner, you will take ownership of monthly forecasts for assigned sales segments and play a crucial role in identifying and highlighting trends that deviate from anticipated forecasts. This position presents an exciting opportunity for you to become an expert in Skullcandy's Data Warehouse and Dashboard, enabling you to contribute to the profitability and success of our world-class brand. If you have a passion for driving accurate demand planning and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact!
Primary Functional Responsibilities
- Own the monthly forecast process and collaboration for an assigned sales segment
- Focus on the continuous improvement of forecasting techniques, method, and approach
- Manage forecast accuracy and measure the impact of forecast accuracy
- Highlight Sales trends that are different than anticipated and proactively manage forecasts with sales leaders
- Coordinate and assist with S&OP documentation
- As part of the S&OP process, conducts monthly demand reviews with the sales and marketing teams to address demand fluctuations
- Become a Skullcandy Data Dashboard/Data Warehouse expert
- Generate numerous analytics on sell-through, sell-in, product mix, etc. to analyze individual customer performance and overall sales channel trends
- Work cross-functionally as needed, particularly with the Supply Planning and Sales Operations teams
- Assist in various special projects and taskforce initiatives
- Become an AI expert in furthering our analytical and reporting capabilities
Required Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or Supply Chain discipline
- At least 1 year of related experience in supply chain preferred
- Experience working with large consumer electronics customers a plus (i.e., Target, Best Buy, Wal-Mart etc.)
- CPFR skill set a plus
- Ability to design and generate monthly statistical based forecast reports
- The candidate will have the ability to manage detailed project plans.
- The candidate will be comfortable working "hands-on" in a fast-growing, high-pressure environment.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without day-to-day management
- Attention to detail and a proactive attitude is needed
- Strong proficiency with Excel, MS Access, and ERP systems (SAP, etc.)
- Knowledge of SQL based programing and BI platforms a plus.