Demand Planner 2

JOB TITLE: Demand Planner 2
LOCATION: Beaverton, OR
DURATION: 6 months

JOB DESCRIPTION
The nature of the work is focused on the effective and efficient distribution of products and services to customers. Set, review and reconcile periodic demand plans (including assortments, flow, drops, stock-keeping unit productivity and allocations to maximize revenues and minimize closeout inventory). Taking the lead in demand management (including communication of purchase position, forecast variances, and prioritize, negotiate and resolve category-specific inventory issues). Taking the lead in Demand & Delivery performance analysis (including building inventory management awareness, analyze inventory data & KPI's, manage and track key targets on inventory and delivery performance). Operational excellence (including knowledge of planning tools, their dependencies and associated systems, being accurate, communicating well and an understanding of KPI's and resulting improvements).
MUST-HAVE
3-5 years' experience in a demand/marketplace/supply chain planning role
Business acumen
General knowledge of supply chain
Retail math knowledge
General Excel familiarity
Tableau familiarity
NICE-TO-HAVE
Self-starter, adaptable, thrives in ambiguity
Curious passion for sports/basketball
Prior planning experience with a major sports/lifestyle brand
Experience in a retail/buying role
Sales planning
Background in footwear and/or apparel
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTIONS
Bachelor's degree preferred, not required
Typically: Bachelor's + 2-4 yrs; or PhD/Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associate's + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs