The Demand & Supply Chain 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.

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

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