Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.) · 1 day ago
Demand Planning Analyst
Janesville, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expBlain's Farm & Fleet is a family-owned retailer dedicated to providing a positive work environment and career growth opportunities. They are seeking a Demand Planning Analyst responsible for short- and long-term demand planning, forecasting, and ensuring efficient inventory flow to support corporate performance goals.
Retail
Responsibilities
Responsible for short- and long-term demand planning and forecasting
Ensure promotional quantities are sufficient to support advertised demand
Ensure efficient inventory flow to stores to maximize service levels and corporate performance goals
Utilize replenishment system to order products from vendors and warehouse
Generate POs for inventory fulfillment that support the in-stock strategy for key merchandise categories, items, and vendors
Communicate with stores regarding stock issues and customer requests including rain checks and special orders
Review vendor performance to identify opportunities to improve lead times, fill rates, and prevent stock-outs
Collaborate with Manager to monitor and adjust the demand plan using exception reporting
Create demand forecasts based on sales history, market trends, sell-through, and seasonal shifts
Set up new items for the replenishment system by collaborating with the merchant team
Analyze data to identify root causes for out of stocks and offer solutions
Support 'never out' SKUs and top ranked corporate SKUs to inventory availability goals
Attend product knowledge seminars as assigned
Attend Grand Opening events and assist as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned
Up to 10% of Travel
Qualification
Required
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software
3-5 years of experience in retail, supply chain, or related experience
Knowledge of inventory metrics
Understanding of ladder planning principles and the application of it to support accurate forecasting
Strong math skills with ability to analyze statistics
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Strong problem solving and follow up skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for establishing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors, store teams and management
Benefits
Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
Short & Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Ancillary Benefits
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
All major Holidays & Birthday off
Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
401(K) with company match
Company
Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.)
Started in 1955 by Claude & Bert Blain and still family-owned and operated! We are an essential business serving all of our neighbors needs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Hasting
Chief Executive Officer and President
Recent News
2025-10-16
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