Demand Planner (Bilingual Korean)

Cesna - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Demand Planner (Bilingual Korean) is responsible for predicting consumer demand through research and analysis to effectively manage inventory and guide supply chain operations. This role involves creating and maintaining forecast models, collaborating with various departments, and utilizing data from multiple sources to enhance demand forecasting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Collecting data from internal and external sources on factors known to affect demand
• Analyzing sales, stock, and other data statistics
• Reviewing historical sales trends
• Modeling the data to forecast future demand
• Obtaining information on occurrences that could impact demand like promotions and production delays
• Coordinating cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances
• Interacting with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers
• Using and maintaining the demand planning software (ERP system)
• Providing input to the supply planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• Refining systems and methods to improve forecasts in order to better anticipate customer needs

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field
• At least 1-2 years in demand planning or forecasting
• Bilingual (Korean & English)
• Knowledge of inventory management practices and procedures
• Strong math and statistics skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex information in an easy-to-understand way
• Analytical skills to accurately forecast future customer demands

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA Employer Contributions and FSA Options
• 401k Participation with company matching
• Discount on all APUS Brands Products
• Gratis Program - Gift box with top selling products, twice a year
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off: Vacation / Personal days / Sick days
• Company offered Mental Counseling for all employees
• Office-closed holidays and floating holidays
• Company sponsored events
• Education assistant Program
• Employee Referral Program