Demand Planner (Hybrid)

Icing • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Forecaster is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, leveraging Blue Yonder Demand & Fulfillment software, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to align forecasts with business strategies. This role will focus on increasing forecast accuracy, maximizing sales and driving process improvements within the assigned departments of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, Merchandising, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of experience in Demand Planning, Inventory Management or another equivalent role, preferably within retail organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in merchandising systems, planning tools, and inventory management software
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment with evolving priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple hierarchy levels within assigned departments including tuning forecasts to reflect trends, promotions and business objectives.
• Lead monthly demand consensus meetings with cross-functional teams to review forecasts, identify risks and opportunities, and align on forecast assumptions.
• Monitor and analyze weekly forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, bias), identifying root causes of variance and collaborating with stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Merchandise Operations to maintain attributes, hierarchies, and settings in the forecasting application to ensure system accuracy and data integrity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy, process efficiency, and data integrity.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve replenishment performance and support departmental KPIs.
• Responsible for routine reporting/tasks and ad hoc projects as needed.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data to inform strategic decisions
• Leadership and team management capabilities, with a focus on mentorship and development

Benefits

• Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time and paid leave.
• Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time and paid leave in required states.
• Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level