Core Responsibilities

• Develop Sku level/ key account forecasts in the forecasting software as part of monthly planning cycle and ensure demand reasonability across portfolio (level and mix)
• Assist is preparing for Ibp cycle meetings including Demand Management Reviews, Supply Management meetings and Brand Ibp meetings.
• Manage Building blocks and understanding of key growth drivers and analyzing performance vs. plan, last cycle and prior year
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Retailers to develop accurate sku level forecast.
• Collaboration with Operations to ensure understanding of forecast and advise on future purchase orders.
• Manage weekly retail sales reports (Pos) and provide category performance analysis to drive decision making across the business.
• Managing slow movers visibility and actions as part of the demand management reviews.
• Track and monitor customer Pos and shipments to ensure fill rate and delivery dates are met.
• Drive new item set up with Maesa’s sales, marketing and operations teams and relate to customers
• Collaborate with customers on inventory, forecast, replenishment, launches
• Assist sales and marketing in assortment analysis for prospective business opportunities

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or equivalent
• 4-6 years of experience in demand planning.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills and attention to details.
• Strong problem solver who identifies improvement opportunities and implements sustainable solutions
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities when needed.
• Knowledge of Tableau, and a forecasting model tool (e.g. Sap, Logility, Jda, o9, Colibri, etc) preferred
• Experience working with a nationwide retailer’s a plus