Planner, Demand

$70,000 - $90,000/Yr

Soho Studio Corp

Full-time - Mid Level

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Demand Planner at TileBar will play a crucial role in optimizing the supply chain strategy and managing demand for a diverse portfolio of over 3,000 SKUs. This position is essential for achieving the company's aggressive growth plans and requires strong analytical skills to communicate insights effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales history, market trends, and qualitative data to create accurate demand forecasts.
• Develop and monitor inventory targets using ABC classification to prioritize stock and ensure efficient use of working capital.
• Track, analyze, and report on critical supply chain KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, on-time delivery, stockouts, and safety stock levels.
• Work with teams in sales, marketing, logistics, purchasing, and finance to ensure alignment on inventory levels and demand forecasts.
• Identify and address long-term supply constraints by coordinating with cross-functional supply chain teams.
• Conduct factory capacity analysis to evaluate the impact of new product introductions on existing production.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to senior management regarding supply chain optimization and process improvements.
• Manage inventory availability across multiple warehouses to ensure timely fulfillment across diverse product lines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with proficiency in forecasting and statistical analysis (Excel, SQL, Power BI, or similar tools).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Experience working cross-functionally with diverse teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.