Demand Forecasting Planner

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At Factory Direct Enterprises LLC, d/b/a Ashley (FDE), we are committed to “Amazing” our Team Members by supporting their journey toward becoming their best selves. Our competitive compensation, benefits, culture, and growth opportunities reflect our vision of being the employer of choice in every community we serve. We are honored by Furniture Today as one of the Best Places to Work in Furniture for 2025.

• #1 Selling Furniture Brand in the World
• #1 Retailer of Furniture and Bedding in the United States

• Competitive Base Salary $70,000–$90,000 annually (based on qualifications and experience)
• 401(k) Program with company match
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and birthday holiday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits starting as low as $25 per week
• Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
• Company Bonus Program up to 20% bonus potential based on personal and company performance

• Hope to Dream: proceeds from every mattress sold fund beds for children ages 3–16
• Give a Day: every Team Member volunteers one day per year with paid time by FDE
• Corporate Chaplains for grief care, hospital visits, and more
• Life Resources: quarterly events in finances, relationships, health, and wellness
• Team Member Relief Fund: financial support for unexpected life events
• Smart Dollar: free financial wellness program to budget, reduce debt, and save

The Demand Forecasting Planner generates accurate demand forecasts, develops inventory strategies, and maintains product availability across multiple import product lines to optimize sales while minimizing excess and aged inventory.

• Analyze historical sales trends, market dynamics, and performance to create forecasts for import product lines
• Monitor and communicate changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies
• Anticipate drivers such as seasonality, promotions, assortment shifts, and external market conditions
• Measure forecast accuracy, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions

• Prioritize inventory and shipment flow based on demand and operational capacity
• Place and track import purchase orders to meet service level and inventory goals
• Monitor inventory levels to increase turns, reduce excess, and maximize sales opportunity
• Recommend and adjust order quantities and delivery timing
• Forecast demand for long lead‑time products to manage supply risk

• Partner with Merchandising, Sales, and Warehouse Operations to align forecasts with procurement and fulfillment strategies
• Collaborate on product lifecycle planning and end‑of‑life strategies
• Deliver data‑driven and recommendations to leadership

• Lead supply planning for new product introductions, transitions, and discontinuations
• Identify process gaps and implement solutions that improve forecast precision and supply‑chain efficiency
• Continuously optimize forecasting tools, methodologies, and reporting
• Maintain visibility of excess, aging, and at‑risk inventory and recommend mitigation strategies

• Full‑time, minimum 40 hours per week
• Hours may increase during events, holidays, and peak business needs
• Minimal travel as required
• Hybrid schedule:
  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday in‑office required

• 5+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or supply‑chain management within retail or consumer goods
• Ability to manage SKU‑level forecasting including promotions and seasonality
• Proven improvement in forecast accuracy and process enhancement
• Experience in high‑volume, fast‑paced environments
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas)
• Cross‑functional collaboration experience across Merchandising, Operations, Finance, and vendors
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data‑driven decision‑making skills
• Excellent communication and ability to translate complex data into clear insights
• High attention to detail and data integrity
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic…