Demand Planner

Griffin Resources is recruiting for a Demand Planner on behalf of Heinemann Americas, Inc.

Heinemann Americas brings more than 140 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, distribution, and travel retail to the Americas. A subsidiary of Germany-based company Gebr. Heinemann, Heinemann Americas opened its doors in Miami in 2014 - and since then has established partnerships with some of the largest cruise lines in the world. Our company’s innovative leadership in supply chain management and logistics, access to a worldwide network of goods, and expertise developing personalized and experiential shopping experiences has led to successes that spans five generations of family leadership.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The role of the Demand Planner is to be a key business partner to the retail and wholesale team with a focus on driving merchandise sales through inventory efficiency across all categories. Will manage the supply from the vendors and the inventory in the warehouse. Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure availability of products to meet customer demand on time and in full by managing the Purchase Orders with the Vendors and optimizing the inventory level. Continuous Improvement of processes and systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare background information to support sales forecasting

Plan and execute purchase orders to global suppliers

Maintain Purchase Order Status within SAP

Proactively report product availability issues and work on solutions

Analyze inventories and increase turns, reduce waste and optimize customer service

Analyze and optimize fill rate, lead time variability & sourcing cost

Actively participate and provide analysis in monthly/weekly meetings

Anticipate demand and propose changes to current forecast/purchase orders

Work with suppliers to maintain and adhere to vendor performance metrics

Consistently communicate with suppliers to discuss metrics, provide performance feedback and forecasts

Continuously look for improvements within operations

Proactively work with cross functional teams to understand efficiencies and manage expectations

Analyze and provide inventory status reports

Assist in preparation and maintenance of open to buy (OTB) to adhere vs financial budget and sales budget

Communicate the state of the business in monthly sales meetings and monthly OTB meetings

Recommend strategic actions to maximize sales and margin, optimize inventory, and mitigate risk; collaborate with critical partners to ensure execution of strategies

Partner with merchandising and logistics on timely delivery of key product groups and identification of risk associated with deliveries and route to market

Collaborate on pricing and costing initiatives, liability management, & replenishment programs

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain or minimum 5 years relevant and experience.

Minimum of 3 years Supply Chain (planning & procurement) experience

SAP knowledge preferred (ERP, F&R)

Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral & written)

Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities

Proficient in MS Excel

Retail planning experience working for big box or specialty retail chain preferred

Job Type: Full-time