Demand Supply Planner, OXO
About the position
Join our Supply Chain team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brand: OXO. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere, every day. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! The Demand Supply Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with OXO Sales and Product. The Demand Supply Planner creates and maintains forecast and demand planning models for region, channel and customers incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, operations, product and retailer replenishment, sell-through analysis and other sources. At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.
Responsibilities
• Prepare, review and distribute monthly sales/revenue forecasts by region and channel for multiple time horizons.
• Develop regional category, sub-category and SKU level unit demand plans to key stakeholders that inform decision making and supply planning.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models, and evaluate results.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Product and Operations.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs.
• Maintain demand planning system and software, enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy.
• Contribute at a Leadership level supporting Sales and Operations Planning processes and team meetings
• Monthly delivery of Regional Sales Forecast and Regional Demand Plan in an easily understood manner.
• Work closely with Sales and Operations Leadership to create and implement inventory allocation to achieve/exceed service level targets.
• Work with Inventory Manager to review sales orders, supply orders and on-hand inventory to build Open-to-Sell (OTS) reports.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to implement replenishment, never out of stock, program.
• Document processes and procedures, educate staff
• Perform demand and supply analytics
• Monthly HF, MTC and Key Account service level scorecard
• Systems implementations and process improvement.
• Provide deliverables for S&OP team and process improvements.
• Update sales and operations leadership regularly on relevant KPI’s related to inventory, forecasting, and planning
• Support company goals and values, process improvements, contributing to morale and team building.
• Participate in the successful delivery of company strategic initiatives.
Requirements
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated high level of autonomy and ability to self-start
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, analytics or equivalent field.
• 4 years’ experience in supply chain a consumer goods company.
• Sales and Operations Planning Process experience.
• Experience with inventory planning, demand and supply planning.
• Project management experience.
• MS office, strong excel and reporting skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle and Demantra
Benefits
• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Educational Assistance
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Join our Supply Chain team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brand: OXO. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere, every day. Look around your home, and you'll find us everywhere, in your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent! The Demand Supply Planner is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with OXO Sales and Product. The Demand Supply Planner creates and maintains forecast and demand planning models for region, channel and customers incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, operations, product and retailer replenishment, sell-through analysis and other sources. At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.
Responsibilities
• Prepare, review and distribute monthly sales/revenue forecasts by region and channel for multiple time horizons.
• Develop regional category, sub-category and SKU level unit demand plans to key stakeholders that inform decision making and supply planning.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models, and evaluate results.
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Product and Operations.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs.
• Maintain demand planning system and software, enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy.
• Contribute at a Leadership level supporting Sales and Operations Planning processes and team meetings
• Monthly delivery of Regional Sales Forecast and Regional Demand Plan in an easily understood manner.
• Work closely with Sales and Operations Leadership to create and implement inventory allocation to achieve/exceed service level targets.
• Work with Inventory Manager to review sales orders, supply orders and on-hand inventory to build Open-to-Sell (OTS) reports.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to implement replenishment, never out of stock, program.
• Document processes and procedures, educate staff
• Perform demand and supply analytics
• Monthly HF, MTC and Key Account service level scorecard
• Systems implementations and process improvement.
• Provide deliverables for S&OP team and process improvements.
• Update sales and operations leadership regularly on relevant KPI’s related to inventory, forecasting, and planning
• Support company goals and values, process improvements, contributing to morale and team building.
• Participate in the successful delivery of company strategic initiatives.
Requirements
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Demonstrated high level of autonomy and ability to self-start
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, analytics or equivalent field.
• 4 years’ experience in supply chain a consumer goods company.
• Sales and Operations Planning Process experience.
• Experience with inventory planning, demand and supply planning.
• Project management experience.
• MS office, strong excel and reporting skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle and Demantra
Benefits
• Salary + Bonus
• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave
• Educational Assistance
Apply Now
Apply Now