Wholesale Demand Planner

Description

Funko Overview Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.

But what does Funko do? Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of lenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry.

Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.

The Direct to Consumer (DTC) Wholesale Demand Planner is responsible for facilitating the creation and management of a forecast for the categories within the framework of the Business Unit function during the standard planning cycle.

The role works cross-functionally (within Sales, Operations, Customer Demand Planning) to gather information on actual performance and upcoming activities to inform this forecast and make it as robust and accurate as possible.

The Wholesale Demand Planner also works with the Replenishment & Supply team to manage demand in the short term to address a potential shortfall / surplus vs demand.

What You’ll Do

• Takes the finalized customer demand planning forecast and rolls it into a category view and reconciles the business plan vs customer demand plan to finalize the overall business unit numbers that get approved by the Operations, Sales, Finance and Operations Teams.
• Leads and facilitate the monthly demand cycle reporting for the category / categories assigned with the Customer Demand Team.
• Develops strong communication and partnering links with Sales, Customer Demand partners, Supply Planning, and other parts of Supply Chain.
• When KPIs are not met, leads the root cause analysis process, and escalates the findings to the appropriate teams with recommendations for mitigation from the Business Units / Sales perspective.
• Ensures demand planning systems and tools, including master data are adequately maintained (Data cleanse).
• Validates decisions with replenishment and inventory levels managed through the effective operation of the monthly view.
• Ensures appropriate measures are taken to reduce / eliminate forecasting errors and processes are developed to minimize forecast volatility from the targets set by the business unit.
• Analyzes historical sales performance, assessing the impact of various sales and marketing plans such as new product introductions;

price increases or decreases, product withdrawal, obsolescence, promotions, and incentives with the demand plan modified accordingly.

• Documents the forecasting process, maintains - including assumptions, and clearly identifies how the forecast is prepared, reviewed, and approved and who is involved.
• Conducts internal and external benchmarking to identify best practice initiatives and share the experiences with our UK Partners.
• Ensures the accuracy of data input from the portfolio team and the timely delivery to key stakeholders.
• Facilitates communications between demand and supply teams to avoid short supply / waste risk.
• Communicates forecasts to Supply teams through timely uploads to the systems and share potential forecasting risks.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business management, planning, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working in an Operations or Planning role, preferably in a demand planning function.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills.
• Power BI, Oracle, and strong Excel skills are required.
• Knowledge of demand management / forecasting tools.

Salary Information The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $73,600 - $92,000 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location.

Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses / incentives, and restricted stock units. What Funko Offers

Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company.

Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge?

Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!