Demand Planning Analyst

Jazwares Careers • Plantation, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Demand Planning Analyst, you’ll collaborate closely with sales and planning teams to build a consensus-driven, item-level forecast on a weekly and monthly cadence for key customers. Your work will drive the implementation of our monthly S&OP process, ensure forecast accountability, and strengthen cross-functional alignment with inventory and supply planning teams. What You Will Do: Become a subject matter expert on the Demand Planning module of our advanced planning system (Arkieva) to create the best possible forecast model. Own the process to collaborate with Sales to accurately input the bottom-up forecasts for new, refresh, and carry forward items for every season. Manage weekly and monthly demand plans based on new product introductions, retail placements, store count, and confidence level. Keep the sales team accountable for the most updated and accurate information. Maintain Retail Planning ladders for assigned customers, developing a season forecast while monitoring performance to identify opportunities and reduce liabilities. Monitor assortment sales performance to optimize sell-through for customers. Analyze POS (point of sale) data and retailer inventory data to validate that the initial sales projection is adequate and reasonable at any given time. If not, adjust, reach a consensus-driven demand with Sales & Planning, and reflect the final demand in Arkieva. Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Processes, helping to coordinate and represent the final demand for monthly S&OP meetings. Contribute to the order fulfillment process by evaluating and approving assigned customer order volumes are warranted, align with demand. Collaborate with key partners in PD, Procurement, and PMT to address any missing or inaccurate product data in the ERP system. Perform other duties as assigned This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provides the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, data science, supply chain, or other relevant field is a plus
• 2+ years of experience as an analyst in forecasting, planning, and/or supply chain, preferably in the toy and/or apparel manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of ERP Systems, preferably in Sage 3, SAP, and Oracle. Plus, with new system implementation experiences
• High proficiency with data systems and spreadsheet tools, specifically Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Google applications such as Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets
• Proven experience leading process improvements, achieving business transformation through change management
• Passionate about data analytics, especially in demand planning
• Flexible and open-minded to changes
• Ability to cross-functionally work with others, influence decisions, have difficult conversations during disagreements, and adopt alternative methods to drive a consensus demand
• Ability to link the high-level strategies to day-to-day execution details
• Ability to keep others accountable and work towards multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong computer skills and the ability to use necessary databases and software systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication & presentation skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player effectively
• Ability to communicate and deal effectively with diverse individuals at all organizational levels in a professional manner

Responsibilities

• Become a subject matter expert on the Demand Planning module of our advanced planning system (Arkieva) to create the best possible forecast model.
• Own the process to collaborate with Sales to accurately input the bottom-up forecasts for new, refresh, and carry forward items for every season.
• Manage weekly and monthly demand plans based on new product introductions, retail placements, store count, and confidence level.
• Keep the sales team accountable for the most updated and accurate information.
• Maintain Retail Planning ladders for assigned customers, developing a season forecast while monitoring performance to identify opportunities and reduce liabilities.
• Monitor assortment sales performance to optimize sell-through for customers.
• Analyze POS (point of sale) data and retailer inventory data to validate that the initial sales projection is adequate and reasonable at any given time. If not, adjust, reach a consensus-driven demand with Sales & Planning, and reflect the final demand in Arkieva.
• Support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Processes, helping to coordinate and represent the final demand for monthly S&OP meetings.
• Contribute to the order fulfillment process by evaluating and approving assigned customer order volumes are warranted, align with demand.
• Collaborate with key partners in PD, Procurement, and PMT to address any missing or inaccurate product data in the ERP system.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• At Jazwares, we believe in providing our employees with comprehensive and competitive benefits that support their well-being and overall satisfaction.
• The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location.
• Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply.
• Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.
• Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.
• Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave.
• Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

What This Job Offers

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