Demand Planner

We are currently recruiting for a Demand Planner to join our Corporate Headquarters located in Smithfield, RI.  This position reports to the Demand Planning Manager and has the following responsibilities:

·         Focus on key driving factors that influence supply chain performance metrics, like inventory availability, forecast error and customer order fill rates.

·         Produce monthly forecasts at the account sku level that drive several supply chain related activities which affect retail in-stock position and purchases with overseas suppliers.

·         Develop new item forecasting models based on account, product category, retail price points and seasonality.  Revise initial forecasts based on early point-of-sale data collected from our major retailers.

·         Work closely with the Supply Planners to achieve optimum in-stock position.

·         Develop a rapport with the Sales and Merchandising organization to incorporate retailers ordering plans as well as the affects of fixture placement and pricing on sales volumes.

·         Collaboration with accounts including utilizing account web sites to mine data for analysis such as forecasts, projections, store detail etc. This includes regular communication via e-mail, conference calls.

·         Occasional travel may be required. 

REQUIREMENTS:

·         Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required in a related discipline (material planning, supply chain, statistics, logistics).  

·         3-5 years of professional experience in a related field. 

·         Ability to demonstrate outstanding analytical, planning and inventory control skills.

·         Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 

·         Must possess the ability to analyze and interpret data and financial reports. 

·         Working knowledge of distribution, sourcing, order processing and supply chain principles.

·         Demonstrated ability to support and interact with core business functions (Sales, Merchandising, Supply Planning).

·         Must be well organized, self motivated, focused on meeting deadlines and able to multitask within a fast-paced environment.

·         Proficient with MS-Office programs, primarily Excel.

·         Forecasting software experience a plus!

To apply go to http://fgxicorporate.appone.com/