Accessory Demand Planner

Verizon Communications - Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Raleigh, NC

Telecommunications

About the position

The Accessory Demand Planner at Victra, Verizon's largest retail partner, is responsible for improving inventory and supply chain functions across a nationwide network of stores. This role focuses on forecasting and utilizing business intelligence to identify market trends, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across various teams to enhance operational efficiency and financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain forecast models incorporating business intelligence and sales data.
• Analyze demand changes with distribution partners to ensure forecast accuracy and optimal inventory levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for planning and executing new product launches.
• Design and generate weekly/monthly forecasting models.
• Conduct forecasting analysis in partnership with Data Analytics and FP&A functions.
• Measure forecast accuracy and control inventory targets to maximize in-stock levels.
• Assemble and analyze data to create sales forecasts based on historical sales and market trends.
• Recommend inventory target adjustments based on demand changes.
• Manage item life-cycle according to market trends and device life-cycle.
• Review sales forecasts and inventory coverage, focusing on brand transitions and new product introductions.
• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes.
• Prepare reports and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to distribution partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory scheduling, forecasting, and planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; familiarity with RQ4 preferred.
• Good communication and team-building skills.
• Highly organized in managing projects and compiling data from multiple sources.
• Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical skills.
• Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics.
• Collaborative skills in resolving inventory positions.