Manager, Demand Planning

Overview

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

The customer on-site resource will partner with Walgreens Supply Chain teams (and Merchandising) to achieve mutually agreed upon product availability, inventory productivity, and cost productivity objectives.

The work completed by the on-site resource must benefit both the supplier and Walgreens and be 100% dedicated to Walgreens.

Location : Onsite at Customer, Deerfield, IL

Responsibilities

• Proactively work forecasts :
• Drive baseline forecast and performance maintenance in Forecast Manager based on store level performance, DC requirements, and promotional demand.
• Alert demand planners about forecast exceptions and adjustments.
• Forecast reset / revisions and identify issues / opportunities.
• Quantify projected excess inventory on items being discontinued and recommend mitigation plans (e.g. markdown).
• VMI vendors share joint forecasts with supplier production planning.
• Recommend item segmentation classifications and associated parameter adjustments.
• Responsible for monitoring and managing subscribed store in stock through a standard cadence :
• Collaborate regularly with Demand Planner and Supply Planner.
• Perform regular root cause analysis on the metrics and initiate preventative plans and / or reactive solutions to in stock and DOS opportunities.
• Track and monitor receipts into WAG DCs to ensure proper inbound flow and achievement of targets.
• Input daily outs comments to communicate root causes and get well dates.
• Proactively manage agile items.
• Monitor and reconcile customer OTIF fines; dispute any fines charged in error.
• Accountable for forecasting & recommending display volume :
• Perform demand / sell-thru analysis on past / current displays.
• Recommend tier display quantities to maximize door count and avoid excess inventory.
• Utilize available WAG prescribed display planning tool.
• Follow speed to shelf process for new item launches :
• Work with WAG Merch / Supply Chain and manufacturer sales / supply chain teams on launch plans.
• Ensure alignment on DC pipeline and base / promotion forecasts that are used for production plans.
• Own execution from manufacturer DC through to delivery at WAG DC and out to WAG stores.
• Drive ad preparedness and complete post event analyses for promotional events :
• Communicate event sales, subscribed store in-stock %, DC and store DOS, and forecast to sales accuracy.
• Make recommendations to improve process / planning for future events.
• Conduct FSI analysis and alert WAG as needed to ensure proper inventory availability.
• Recommend opportunities to achieve end to end supply chain cost savings :
• Monitor lead times, order frequency, order multiples, transportation options, & store levers (TSL & Shelf Mins).
• Visit WAG DCs to understand end to end supply chain and recommend improvements / efficiencies.
• Monitor 1506, perform root cause analysis, and make recommendations to reduce 1506 (product returns).
• Support non-mainland markets (i.e. PR, AK, HI, Virgin Islands) :
• Act as liaison between WAG supply chain and supplier non-mainland teams.
• Assist with Walgreens internetwork transfers to forward deploy inventory.
• Expedite hot / out orders and proactively manage top SSIS and insufficient opportunity items.
• Identify opportunities to increase retail sales and drive volume for manufacturer.
• Participate in monthly on-site share group discussions :
• Share best practices and training with other on-site suppliers and WAG team members.
• Attend presentations from WAG experts from various departments to gain knowledge of WAG.
• Collaborate with other on-site suppliers and recommend meeting topics.
• Achievement of mutually agreed upon product availability, inventory productivity, and cost productivity objectives.

General Responsibilities

• Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself / herself, of others, or to property.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Skills and Experience :
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and make data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in demand planning software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDA, Kinaxis).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Additional Requirements :
• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends in demand planning and supply chain management.
• Experience in continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is desirable.
• Ability to travel as required.

International Vitamin Corporation (IVC) Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our organization remains steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive and non-discriminatory work environment that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds.

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