Demand Planner

SUMMARY

The Demand Planner plays a crucial role in ensuring that a company's products or services meet customer demand efficiently and effectively.

They are responsible for analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to forecast future demand accurately using parameters and forecast manipulation within enterprise systems.

By collaborating with sales, marketing, production, and supply chain teams, the demand planner develops demand forecasts and inventory plans that balance customer service levels with inventory costs.

Working in cross-functional groups, the Demand Planner will support Replenishment to 820+ stores and a growing Ecommerce presence from 3 Distributions Centers and an Omni-Fulfillment Center.

JOB DUTIES

• Demand Forecasting
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for product categories based on historical data, market trends, and input from cross-functional teams.
• Foster collaboration between cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on demand forecasts and inventory planning.
• Use expertise in Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfillment to develop demand forecasts accurately and efficiently.
• Performance Monitoring
• Continually monitor and analyze key performance metrics in D&F, SAP as well as in Excel / Tableau based tools to continuously improve forecast accuracy.
• Regularly analyze and report on performance trends, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Implement process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy and inventory optimization.
• Understand how merchandise planning systems and processes interact with demand forecasts and use knowledge to ensure all groups are aligned on inventory movement activities.
• System Parameter Execution
• Execute updates to parameters and settings in Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfillment and SAP as necessary based on JOANN guidelines and direction from leaders.
• Understand the innerworkings of Blue Yonder Demand and Fulfillment to enable quick actions when necessary.
• Work with Inventory Management leaders and cross functional teams to determine the best systemic course of action to immediate problems.
• Collaborate with supply chain as a subject matter expert on the movement of category goods and the function of systems and their demand forecasts.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Education Minimum : Bachelor's Degree with a focus in Analytics, Administration, Supply Chain, Business or related field

Experience Minimum : 3+ years of experience in a Planning / Supply Chain / Replenishment focused role.

Experience Preferred : 5+ years of experience in a Planning / Supply Chain / Replenishment focused role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate in technical and non-technical terms
• Requires flexibility, initiative and team-focus to drive success
• Fosters an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration among other departments
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Product Suite particularly Microsoft Excel
• Can manipulate large data sets, to align on analytical based decisions
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills, able to work under deadlines in a changing environment, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Extensive knowledge of Replenishment, Demand Planning and Supply Chain processes and functions
• Strong communication skills, leadership, team management and ability to build relationships across cross-functional teams

This position will be located at :

5555 Darrow Road Hudson, OH 44236

Eligibility for benefits and incentives is dependent upon employment status. JOANN offers the following benefits and incentives to eligible Team Members :

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefit plans
• Company-paid basic, Optional, and Dependent life insurance
• Long-term disability and Company-paid Short-term disability
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team Member Discount
30+ days ago