Demand Planner - Calvin Klein

PVH•New York, NY

12d•$80,150 - $113,700

About The Position

The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing and managing SKU level forecasts for Women’s Intimate Apparel for the North America Retail business. The position will work closely with the Merchandise Planning and Buying teams to deliver the division’s strategic and financial objectives. The Demand Planner will utilize Blue Yonder Demand software to create accurate forecasts that maximize sales, inventory and margin.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
3 to 5 years of experience in one of the following areas: merchandise planning, inventory management, Demand planning/SKU forecasting
High proficiency in MS Office - advanced level Excel is preferred
Strong business judgment, planning and allocation skills.
Highly self-motivated individual with a solid attention to detail
A team player with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain accuracy in all work.
Strong communication a must
Strong overall systems background
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a leading forecasting solution such as Blue Yonder Demand (preferred), i2Demand, SAP APO, Manugistics, Logility Demand, Steelwedge, Kinaxis, Oracle
JDA/Blue Yonder Demand experience highly desirable

Responsibilities

Create and manage accurate SKU level forecasts for N.A. Retail Women’s Intimates to maximize sales, inventory and margin
Accurately maintain all SKU level codes/attributes
Analyze historical demand – filter out exceptions and identify the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm to develop a base plan
Analyze actual performance to the forecast and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Own the collaboration process and meeting
Own the OTB financial forecast
Create and maintain detailed reports of all forecasts and supporting analysis in Excel and Business Objects
Ensure alignment of demand forecast with current and future business strategies and ensure reconciliation with financial receipt plans.
Provide ad hoc analytical support for business decision making
Participate in meetings to support the business including weekly Retail Business Review, monthly Retail Open-to-Buy and monthly Demand Review with the Calvin Klein Underwear Group.