Position
: Demand PlannerLocation: Jacksonville Beach, FLType: Full-timeReports to: VP of SalesSUMMARYGORUCK is a mission-driven company that takes pride in the quality of the products we design, the events we lead, and the communities we strengthen. We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner to join our team and help optimize our forecasting processes and accuracy.WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Data Analysis: Utilize analytical tools and software to identify trends, patterns, and potential risks in demand to inform decision-making. Anticipate factors that might influence demand, such as seasonal slowdowns, upcoming promotions, and new product launches.
- Forecasting: Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonality to develop accurate demand forecasts for our product range, and work with the VP of Sales to inform a sales plan to hit company targets. Use the forecast to inform inventory decisions, in partnership with the Supply Chain Manager, to propose purchase orders.
- Performance Metrics: Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand planning and inventory turnover.
- Reporting: Prepare and present demand forecasts and inventory reports to senior management, providing insights and recommendations.
- Process Improvement: Continuously assess and enhance demand planning processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and supply chain teams to align forecasts with supply chain lead times, manufacturing implications, promotional activities, new product launches, and market changes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 3-5 years experience in demand planning or inventory management, preferably in an e-commerce environment.
- Ability to follow and understand big-picture economic trends
- Strong applied math skills
- Understanding of statistical modeling
- Excellent database and Excel and Google Sheets
- Knowledge of Supply Chain Logistics
- Knowledge of inventory metrics
- Ability to translate numbers and data into reliable insight
- Understanding of seasonality and peak demand times
- Presentation skills and speaking ability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
WHY GORUCK
- GORUCK-sponsored medical/dental/vision/life and disability insurance plans
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan
- Unlimited vacation policy, work hard and take time when you need it
- Six company holidays
- Unlimited, free entry to GORUCK events
- Always Look Cool with deep discounts on GORUCK gear
- Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the company
- Challenge Excellence and Do Right by People with awesome teammates in a fun office environment
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- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job Duties, responsibilities and activities may evolve over time
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- GORUCK provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated
