Demand Planner Hybrid

David's Bridal•King of Prussia, PA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Demand Planner works in pre-production planning and inventory management to create and execute future week, month, and season fulfillment plans. The role identifies variances between historical and projected product performance and works proactively with merchandise planners, buyers, and merchandise operations. It plays an integral role in developing seasonal merchandising inventory targets and financial strategies for each department. The Demand Planner manages product from vendor production planning through the distribution center and stores by maintaining replenishment and allocation systems, and provides projections to joint business partners. The position partners with merchants and planners on replenishment strategies, projections, reorders, and open-to-buy; contributes to receipt plans; manages order flow and exceptions; and evaluates data to update projections and seasonal profiles in response to current trends. The role also provides size breaks for new style setups and performs other duties as assigned. Minimal travel is required, approximately one to two times per year.

Requirements

At least 3 years of related experience and/or training in demand planning, merchandise planning, or retail buying.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge and skill in fashion and retail replenishment systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage product from vendor production planning through the distribution center to stores by setting up and maintaining replenishment and allocation systems; provide projections to joint business partners.
Partner with merchants and planners on replenishment strategies and methods, projections, reorders, and open-to-buy.
Provide input to receipt plans in partnership with Merchandise Planners and Planning Managers.
Ensure newness flows through the distribution center as expected and provide visibility into newness timing and expected product arrival in stores.
Manage order flow and exceptions to meet customer commitments.
Evaluate data and apply findings to projections and seasonal profiles to reflect current trends appropriately.
Provide all size breaks for new style setups.
Perform other duties as assigned.