Office Location: Rutherford New Jersey Office / Hybrid
Reports to: Director of Supply Chain
Department: Supply Chain
Job Status: Full time
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Demand Planner is responsible for managing all activities associated with forecasting and product demand. This role will play a key part in driving the brand review process by partnering with other supply chain functions at corporate level, as well as regional sales, marketing, product, and finance teams. This person will create and manage SKU level forecasts to help drive the growth of Thélios North America Wholesale division.
The Demand Planner will review forecasts performance by Brand/SKU/Sales channel, focusing on new product introduction, and best sellers. She/he will partner with the Inventory Planner to optimize inventory levels to help achieve financial objectives (maximizing sales potential, minimizing loss from phase-outs and stock-outs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage new product launches as well as transitions with existing products.
Participate and monitor new item development process as well as revisions to existing products
Manage all SKU demand param settings.
Manage product launches at the customer & SKU level and be an advocate for assigned accounts timing and load-in needs.
Ensure effective new product introduction through solid statistical models and coordination of Go to Market activities.
Review and analyze historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, and develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
Coordinate cross-functional research activities to identify significant variances in demand and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
Interact with sales, marketing, inventory to understand what drives demand forecasts.
Provide input to the supply-planning organization in order to develop inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
Conduct monthly forecast maintenance in order to maintain up to date with upcoming trends.
Conducts and provides analysis of key performance indicators (KPI) among product lines, accounts, and COT’s
Foster consensus and collaboration in the planning process through working with the Sales, Product, Marketing and Corporate Planning teams
SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Planning role (ideally Demand Planning)
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to forecast, analyze and prepare statistical data and metrics
Ability to manage/mine data from multiple sources to create necessary reports and databases
Strong analytical and mathematical skills. Ability to extract conclusions from available data and tell a story to support the idea.
Prior experience with planning software (such as SAP, DPM, APO) is preferred
Must demonstrate expert PC skills, especially MS Excel and Access is a must
Demonstrated experience in creative problem solving
Experience and understanding of fashion industry a plus
Additional information
Thélios is born from the will of the LVMH group, world leader in luxury, to penetrate the eyewear sector in the creation of unique frames that can faithfully combine Italian design and craftsmanship with the core values of each House. Synthesis of the names of the Greek gods Theia, goddess of light and sight, and Helios, god of the sun, Thélios covers the entire eyewear production cycle, dealing with the design, production and worldwide distribution of sunglasses and optical frames for some of the Houses within the LVMH portfolio. As an emblem of quality and excellence at every level, in the product as well as in the service, in communication, and in distribution, Thélios offers its own ‘enlightened look’ on the sector. Excellence in execution is at the core of what we do.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a proactive organizer, professional and problem-solver. The role involves working with a cross functional team both junior & senior stakeholders and complex situations. A calm demeanor measured attitude and positive outlook are essential to success.
Environment
The company has an open floor layout that encourages team members to engage and inspire one another. Position may require late hours during monthly peak times, and employees in certain positions must have the ability to travel domestic or international for the needs of the business.
Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening. Thélios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws. At this time, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries, please.
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