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Sr. Demand PlannerFleetPride • Irving, TX, US
Sr. Demand Planner

Sr. Demand Planner

FleetPride • Irving, TX, US
23 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

  • This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Hybrid Policy : Monday - Thursday onsite, Friday work from home.

This is a strategic role that sits at the intersection of supply chain management, sales, category management, and business analytics. This role is tasked with forecasting customer demand and aligning product availability with customer needs. This role supports Fleetpride’s operational efficiency and financial performance by using a blend of quantitative data analysis and market intelligence to predict sales trends and make informed inventory decisions. Through insight, the Category Planner enables Fleetpride to optimize stock levels, minimize costs, and navigate the complexities of supply and demand dynamics in a constantly evolving marketplace.

Essential Responsibilities :

Forecast & Inventory Planning :

  • Analyze past sales and inventory patterns, market trends, and seasonality to accurately forecast future product demand.
  • Regularly review and adjust forecasts based on real-time sales data and market changes.
  • Communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management and key stakeholders.
  • Conduct root cause analysis for demand planning variances and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide input into the financial planning process through accurate demand insights and analysis.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to align business plans with company objectives.
  • Strategy Development :

  • Design and execute demand planning strategies to optimize inventory performance and productivity.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and technologies to drive innovation in demand planning methodologies.
  • Develop and implement tactical plans to facilitate product lifecycle changes, such as the introduction of new products and the phasing out of underperforming ones.
  • Leadership :

  • Lead a team to implement solutions tailored to business strategies and needs.
  • Collaborate with sales, category management, and marketing teams to understand business events and their impact on demand, provide feedback, guidance and influence enhancements to current processes utilizing systemic demand
  • planning solutions.
  • Facilitate the adoption of demand planning tools and processes across organizations, providing training and support as needed. Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT) on any value development or new feature.
  • Coach Demand Planners
  • Train Associate Demand planners
  • Develop SOPs to ensure consistent training across the team.
  • Assortment Planning :

  • Develop and implement product assortment plans that align with overall portfolio strategy, business goals and market trends.
  • Provide portfolio insights and recommendations to category management based on category performance and other key performance indicators.
  • Perform analysis to determine the inventory investment required to ensure a high level of customer service at the lowest cost.
  • Develop and maintain inventory targets and monitor performance against these goals.
  • Work closely with supply chain, category management, and operations to align demand plans with inventory management and distribution strategies.
  • EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Certifications such as CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management) or CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) are a plus.
  • KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

  • 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management or a related field.
  • Proficiency in demand forecasting, inventory and stock planning methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of driving process improvement initiatives and achieving measurable results.
  • Proficiency in demand planning software and ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or JDA.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The performance of this position may require exposure to the warehouse areas where certain areas may require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed shoes and safety glasses. The primary environment is characterized by ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.
  • Occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds (files, computer printouts on occasion)
  • This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

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