Global Demand Planner

New Era Cap • Buffalo, NY

5d • $68,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Global Demand Planner is an analytical role within New Era Cap’s Supply Chain Department, focused on sales and operations planning (S&OP). The position analyzes data and supports delivery of the S&OP process, leading supply chain planning efforts and developing tools and processes for unit and revenue forecasting, sales-trend analysis, inventory modeling, and demand, supply, and capacity planning. The role may suit someone interested in financial analytics with a background in Finance or Supply Chain.

The Demand Planning team analyzes sales data and trends to develop forecasts that support inventory and production planning. The planner partners with cross-functional teams to monitor demand, evaluate forecast performance, and align supply and demand with business objectives. The position is based at New Era Cap’s headquarters in downtown Buffalo, New York, and is 100% on-site five days a week. Travel is 0% to 5%, domestic and/or global.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in an analytical position.
• Working knowledge of an MRP and ERP system, such as SAP, Blue Cherry, PeopleSoft, or JD Edwards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong knowledge of capacity-management techniques and basic predictive modeling in Excel.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI, and experience working with large datasets.
• Sound interpersonal, mathematical, and computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with employees at various levels and with outside customers and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented approach, considering all areas and processes involved in assigned work.
• Ability to understand company goals and objectives and work toward meeting them.
• Initiative, persistence, and a positive approach to change and improvement.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships to accomplish work objectives.
• Problem-solving, analytical, data interpretation, recommendation-making, and critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field; relevant job experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Tableau or similar business intelligence or analytics software such as Power BI.
• APICS certification in CPIM or CSCP.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales data and trends to develop a statistical forecast for the Demand Plan review.
• Evaluate forecast results against actuals and develop discussion points with the Demand Team.
• Evaluate point-of-sale and customer data to determine their impact on New Era’s plans.
• Compare the S&OP forecast with the budget for units, revenue, cost of goods, open-to-buy dollars, and inventory metrics.
• Develop and analyze the E-commerce S&OP Demand Plan and lead E-commerce Demand Sessions twice a month.
• Develop and analyze the Key Account Demand Plan in partnership with Key Account Sales Representatives, and lead monthly stakeholder Demand Sessions.
• Review monthly forecast-to-actual results to identify Demand Plan gaps.
• Partner with Raw Materials Planners to improve material planning and supply alignment.
• Develop and analyze the Global Custom Product Demand Plan and lead quarterly Demand Sessions.
• Develop and analyze the Custom Demand Plan and lead quarterly Demand Sessions.
• Prepare S&OP meeting minutes, communicate key conclusions to stakeholders, and follow up on actions.
• Develop and track the inventory plan, including reporting for the S&OP process.
• Accumulate purchasing data, including purchase receipts, open purchase orders, and purchase requisitions; work with Finance and communicate future spending forecasts.
• Develop and assist with global production and capacity plans for headwear and apparel vendors.
• Develop and track the overall distribution plan, including reporting for the S&OP process.
• Develop advanced analytical tools and reporting to support the S&OP process.
• Identify opportunities involving slow-moving and obsolete materials, and develop and implement inventory-optimization action plans.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication between Demand Teams and Supply Chain for S&OP initiatives, product launches, line extensions, promotions, discontinuations, productivity projects, and decision-making models involving process flow, inventory, manufacturing costs, distribution, and transportation.
• Keep sensitive matters confidential.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bonus.
• Competitive compensation.
• Generous paid time off.
• World-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth.
• Paid parking.
• Employee discounts on apparel and headwear.
• On-site professional development opportunities.
• On-site café and fitness center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed