Demand Planner

Lowe's Companies, Inc.•Mooresville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Demand Planners are responsible for developing and executing demand forecasts to enable the company to achieve sales, gross margin, and inventory objectives. Demand Planners create and maintain forecast models, incorporate business intelligence, and collaborate with other members of the organization to integrate sales forecasting and replenishment of product.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Operations Management, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
3 Years Supply Chain, Merchandising, or a related field
1 Year Experience demonstrating proficiency with demand planning and forecasting systems
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree Supply Chain, Business Administration or Analytics fields

Responsibilities

Analyze historical demand, cleanse out outliers/exceptions, identify the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm settings, develop unconstrained base forecast plan, understand variance, propose improvement opportunities, communicate consensus, and incorporate demand signals into forecast.
Address demand related issues in a timely and effective manner
Manage forecast exceptions by utilizing demand planning tools and reports to identify areas of highest volatility and error.
Propose and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy
Provide documented insights into forecast changes, growth rates, promotions, distribution changes
Work cross-functionally with both internal and external stakeholders, including merchants, vendors, and replenishment teams.
Present to cross-functional team and leaders in weekly/monthly forecast alignment and other miles-stone meetings; Share forecast insights with financial planning and fulfillment teams on key trend shifts