Overview Responsible for all activities associated with managing financial, forecasting demand, and planning inventory flows and to meet business objectives by engaging with Sales, Merchandising, Production, Customer Service, and Finance team. The primary focus will be on the Wholesale replenishment business for Lucky Brand and/or Nautica Responsibilities • Develop effective replenishment forecast models at optimized sku level based on the latest sales trends and demand patterns with a seasonality of products.• Drive monthly meeting with Sales Planning and Finance, coming to a consensus on updated demand forecasts with risk and opportunity• Propose and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy as well as SKU productivity• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management with relevant KPI metrics• Address demand related issues in a timely and effective manner• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies• Conduct monthly maintenance of demand forecasts, inventory flows, and buy projections• Manage and mentor Associate Planner Qualifications • 5+ years’ experience in demand and inventory planning required• A bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education and related experience• Self-driven and highly motivated with a strong attention to accuracy and details• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment• Ability to work effectively within a team and build positive relationships cross-functionally• Proficient in Microstrategy; Demand Planning Software i.e. 7th Online; Logility and highly developed Excel skills.
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