Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment Demand Analyst Materials Planning and SIOP

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This position is for an experienced CPFR/Demand Analyst Materials Planning and SIOP professional who is responsible for the supply and demand planning process in a retail environment, and for making moderate improvements to systems and processes to enhance performance of the work area and team. Works with internal team to develop financial forecasts.

THIS POSITION CAN SIT ONSITE IN OUR 3350 RIVERWOOD PARKWAY ATLANTA, GA LOCATION OR IN OUR MEMBANE, NC LOCATION.

• Collaborate with Cross‑functional teams to forecast demand.
• Analyze historical sales data to identify trends and patterns.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock levels.
• Provide forecast and financial projections working with Account Managers.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models.
• Provide accurate in‑stock reporting on a weekly basis.
• Coordinate with factories to share demand forecasts and ensure timely product availability.
• Provide weekly sales/operations dashboard reporting including reviews and comments.
• Own and represent the complete 52‑week Sales/Inventory forecast and goals.
• Work with factory/operations teams to ensure on‑time shipping and most cost‑effective distribution method.
• Optimizing Inventory.
• Enhancing collaboration between supply chain partners.
• Ensure accurate demand forecasting to meet customer needs efficiently.
• Analyze data to make informed decisions, manage inventory levels and improve overall supply chain performance.
• Develop strategies for materials planning and SIOP.
• Responsible for the development of standardized processes within materials planning and SIOP in order to optimize the utilization of business resources and meet customer expectations for delivery.
• Responsible for the development of indicators that enable visibility to short and long‑term market trends and demand.
• Identifies appropriate demand streams and establishes data relationship linkages.
• Works with product development leaders and sales and marketing teams to develop demand forecasts.
• Responsible for planning capacity and fulfillment demand with plant manufacturing operations.
• Works with manufacturing team and develops monthly production volume planning using the business forecast, inventory position, actual customer orders, and the defined capacity parameters.
• Identifies and develops new technologies to improve materials planning and SIOP capability, sustainability, and reliability.
• Responsible for tracking appropriate metrics to drive results and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the development of processes and plans to improve supply capabilities.
• Establishes clear and robust metrics to measure progress through process improvements for SIOP.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of experience in a retail inventory, planning and/or replenishment role
• 1+ years of proficiency with Excel

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to quickly retrieve, manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
• Critical thinking skills to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Ability to understand and foresee implications of new information for current and future problem solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to multi‑task and handle competing priorities at once.
• Self‑starter as well as major contributor to his/her team.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles and data analytics.
• Strong understanding of inventory management systems.
• Financial acumen skills.
• Understanding of supply chain and merchandising processes.
• Understanding of distribution, transportation, and supplier manufacturing principles.
• Proven work experience in a quantitatively/analytical‑heavy role.
• Self‑starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem‑solving skills.