Demand Planner

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Katy, TX

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends. Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America's most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world. Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers. In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together. We are on a journey of continuous growth - now looking for our next star - a passionate Demand Planner. This role will be an integral member of the Commercial Strategy and Sales Operations team and report to the Manager of Demand Planning. This role will be responsible for all aspects of demand forecasting and will lead the activities that will impact the overall strategy and annual go to market execution. Individual will serve as the liaison and communication leader between Sales, Operations, Product Development and Finance related to inventory availability, consumption and customer/item analytics. If you are seeking a culture that empowers, builds and innovates, we would welcome the opportunity to have a high potential individual join and elevate our team's capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate forecast process and maintain a rolling 18-month unit forecast at a customer and SKU level.
• Develop analytics to support decision making at all levels and across functions.
• Lead monthly forecast reviews with account managers.
• Call meetings to solve unplanned demand changes.
• Ensure alignment between demand requirements and supply capabilities.
• Analysis of assigned customers through various Excel and Power BI reports.
• Review, analyze and take action based on available retailer point-of-sale information.
• Publish Excess and Obsolete data and distribute per departmental requirements.
• Participate in the development and implementation of cross-functional process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal departments on ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.
• Work with and train less experienced demand planner(s) in the department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of experience in a forecasting or planning role.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Excel (e.g., pivots, advanced formulas) & PowerPoint.
• Strong communication skills - able to communicate clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• 5 years of experience in a forecasting or planning role.
• Experience working with Power BI and Oracle.
• Experience in either the manufacturing or retail industries.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short term & Long-term disability
• Accidental death insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts