Demand Planner

Jr286 - Torrance, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Torrance, CA

About the position

The Demand Planner I will support the NIKE Accessory business by overseeing demand and inventory levels. This role involves collaboration with various teams to diagnose forecasting issues and improve demand planning processes. The planner will manage the buy process, monitor inventory levels, and ensure alignment with sales forecasts, ultimately driving business improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support and define a 6 - 18 month rolling, wholesale demand/buy plan on assigned Nike accessory categories.
• Manage buy process for assigned Nike accessory categories from demand validation to buy proposal, including managing Safety Stock levels and adjusting for 'At Once' driven business.
• Manage in-season inventory levels to balance inventory risk and stock outs.
• Classify global demand risk upside, downside, excess, and obsolescence and lead-time risks, providing needed information to sales and regional teams.
• Monitor global order income versus demand plans and propose actions in case of deviation.
• Coordinate new product launches/transitions with product development and sales operations.
• Track and improve forecast accuracy and drive business improvement from demand planning through to the buy process.
• Create and manage company inventory targets based on collaborative sales forecasting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1 - 2 years recent experience in a large-scale retail environment, allocating footwear, apparel, accessories or fashion-based products.
• BA/BS in supply chain or business administration.
• Experience with Sales and Operations Planning Process as a team member is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw conclusions.
• Proficiency in computer skills including spreadsheets such as Excel and Oracle 11i ASCP, MRP, inventory and purchasing modules.
• Certification in production and inventory management (CPIM) or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and teamwork abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in production and inventory management (CPIM) or Six Sigma is a plus.
• Experience with Sales and Operations Planning Process as a team member is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Company gym with access to personal trainer
• Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited)
• Free lunches Monday through Friday
• Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• 13 company holidays
• Professional development workshops
• Employee product discounts on selected brands