Are you passionate about shaping the future of retail through data-driven decision making? Join our dynamic team as a Senior Demand Planning Analyst and play a crucial role in transforming how we bring products to market.
The Impact You’ll Make
Step into a role where your analytical expertise will directly influence global product strategy and market success. You’ll be at the forefront of utilizing advanced forecasting techniques and predictive analytics to drive business growth and market expansion.
Core Responsibilities
Transform complex market data into actionable insights that drive product strategy:
- Develop sophisticated seasonal plans and monthly forecasts using cutting-edge analytics, balancing sales, margin, and inventory at the style color level
- Design and execute strategic buy plans for the kids business division, incorporating detailed door, flow, and size specifications
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to optimize business health throughout the product lifecycle
- Conduct weekly business analysis against forecasts and provide monthly in-season sales and inventory projections
- Drive product performance through data analysis and deliver actionable insights for business optimization
- Create and maintain weekly forecast variance reports with comprehensive action plans
- Spearhead inventory planning and management initiatives
- Partner with marketplace teams to optimize product lifecycle management and maximize consumer demand
Your Impact Ecosystem
You’ll collaborate with global Commercial Planning partners, Merchandise Financial Planning teams, Marketplace specialists, and Finance leaders to create robust rolling forecasts for the Kids business division, grounded in both quantitative and qualitative metrics spanning sales, inventory, and margin.
Your Expertise
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of relevant experience
- Alternative combinations accepted:
- PhD or Law + 3 years
- Master’s + 4 years
- Associate’s + 6 years
- High School + 7 years
- Background in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field
Essential Skills:
- Demonstrated mastery of statistical forecasting and data science methodologies
- Strong track record in assortment planning and inventory management
- Excellence in stakeholder management and strategic communication
- Proven ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights
- Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced environment
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Join us in revolutionizing how we meet consumer demand through innovative planning and analytics. Your expertise will help shape the future of retail distribution and consumer satisfaction on a global scale.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $40 to $44 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
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