Demand Planner

New Balance • Boston, MA

3d • $68,470 - $107,090 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planner plays a critical role in delivering business results through owning the creation, analysis, and execution of the North America Demand Plan. This Planner will be responsible for providing a detailed shipment forecast at the model and item level to the organization covering various channels of business and product lines, as assigned. Additionally, this role will support the collection and interpretation of the History shipments, Sales Forecast, Sell thru analytics, etc. and their impact to the Demand Plan. The planner brings an analytical, data driven, and growth mindset to both their technical and business approach to the ownership of the demand plan and various forecasting activities. This position is a key contributor within the Go-To Market process, representing the region through active engagement and participation in the monthly S&OP Process.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree and a minimum of 2+ years related experience (ie. Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Sales Forecasting, Supply Chain or equivalent)
• Working experience with Forecasting Software, techniques and capabilities, and reporting, a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on problem solving, conflicting objectives, and dealing with multiple customers
• Strategic thinking and analytical/quantitative mindset
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage time, multiple tasks, and deadlines effectively
• Must have solid communication and presentation skills
• Interest in developing strong cross functional partnerships, with a goal to strengthen forecast accuracy and improve business processes
• Experience in Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc.
• Occasional travel required

Responsibilities

• Development and management of item level demand plan for areas of the business as assigned
• Actively manage risks and opportunities to the plan and partner with Cross Functional Team (Category Planning, Sales, and Merchandising) to keep assumptions current.
• Pressure test forecasts against demand, replenishment assumptions and updated accuracy metrics
• Actively manage and summarize “what-if” scenario plans for various Risks and Opportunities impact to the plan in partnership with Sales, Marketing and Merchandising to ensure communication and assumptions are current and aligned to business expectations
• Lead the monthly GBU Reconciliation process for all Channels (Wholesale and DTC) for both US and Canada
• Close collaboration with Sales, Merchandising, Product Marketing, Finance and Inventory Planning
• Represent Demand Planning & Forecasting in the Go-To Market process, from Global Line Review through Line Confirmation adhering to the published Forecast Calendar
• Manage and analyze the Sales Forecast and Sell Thru inputs and channels and understand their impact on the demand plan.

Benefits

• Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly.
• New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K.
• We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally.
• You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
• Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.
• Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees