Lidl in Germany · 11 hours ago
Demand Planner
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLidl US is searching for the next Demand Planner to join our Fruits & Vegetables Buying team! The Demand Planner is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned commodities, including forecasting demand and managing inventory levels.
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Responsibilities
Forecast and purchase fresh produce commodities daily sustaining proper inventory levels aligned with demand, while adhering to company dwell time expectations and quality standards
Manage assigned commodities’ service levels and inventory write-offs
Review and analyze inventory levels daily to evaluate service levels and inventory turns, adjusting purchase orders as needed to meet store demands
Participate in weekly promo forecasting meetings with recommendations for quantities needed based on analytical data, trends, and other pertinent information
Make product addition and subtraction recommendations within the assortment based on item KPI performance
Manage the new item setup process through the initiation of a new item form and vendor setup, ensuring speed to market
Analyze and evaluate projects and develop innovative ideas and/or practical solutions for streamlining business processes
Collaborate with category management to build a promotional calendar for managed commodities
Report weekly and period buying KPIs for owned categories to leadership
Maintain strong follow-up and documentation on quality issues to mitigate and/or eliminate write-offs
Collaborate with Supply Chain partners in planning product promo forecasting, product allocations, and other product supply concerns, when applicable
Communicate challenges or opportunities with the appropriate Supply Chain teams
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field
3-5 years of experience in a related field
In lieu of degree, 5+ years of experience in a related field will meet the education and related experience requirements listed above
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Ability to travel up to 10%
Benefits
Medical & Prescription | Dental | Vision coverage
Paid Holiday & Paid Time Off (PTO) to use for sickness or vacation
Dedicated training plans to ensure you are set up for success
401k Plan (+ 5% company match)
Voluntary Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Total Well-Being Program
DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule
Company
Lidl in Germany
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10001+ employees
Funding
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