Confidential Jobs · 2 weeks ago
Demand Planner
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expConfidential Jobs is a premium Italian retail and food brand seeking a Demand Planner for the US market. The role involves managing demand forecasts, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations to meet customer needs.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Build and manage demand forecasts by channel, and product family with a strong focus on seasonality and gifting peaks
Integrate inputs from marketing, sales and external stakeholders to create one aligned demand consensus, including new product launches and limited editions
Track forecast accuracy and bias, identify root causes (promo uplift, display constraints, weather, tourism flows), and lead corrective actions with stakeholders
Act as demand owner in S&OP/IBP, presenting scenarios, risks, and opportunities, with particular attention to shelf life, slow movers, and write off risk
Partner with production planning and logistics in Italy to match demand with factory capacity and export lead times
Use ERP and planning tools (e.g., Dynamics 365, demand planning software, BI dashboards) to extract data, build reports, and support decision making
Support portfolio and lifecycle management, from concept to delist, ensuring smooth introductions and profitable phase outs
Support import processes and 3PL relationships to ensure efficient inbound shipments, optimal inventory levels, and high service performance across the distribution network
Contribute to design and build the US local sourcing model and own a local procurement plan
Contribute to improving planning processes, tools, and systems to enhance efficiency and forecast reliability
Share best practices and organizational learnings across business operations to support continuous improvement and alignment with global standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain operations
Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools
Experience managing imports and coordinating with 3PL providers
Proficiency in ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is highly preferred
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments
Flexible and proactive, comfortable navigating a fast-growing and evolving business environment
Preferred
APICS/CPIM or IBF certification in demand planning or supply chain management
Experience in the premium consumer goods, retail, or food sectors
Familiarity with advanced forecasting or demand planning tools
Company
Confidential Jobs
Confidential Jobs is operated by ExecThread, Inc. (https://execthread.com).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amy Nelson
Managing Partner
Brandon Nolan
Chief Information Security Officer
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