Demand Planner - Torrance, United States - Alpinestars USA

Description

Alpinestars, since its inception in 1963, is now the world-leading manufacturer of professional racing products, motorcycling airbag protection, high-performance apparel, and technical footwear.

Alpinestars understands that the best design and research is achieved under extreme conditions.

Our involvement in Formula 1, NASCAR, AMA and World Motocross and MotoGP has led to the creation of the most advanced technical equipment for the world racing's top athletes and individuals from around the globe.

Alpinestars stands for quality, protection, technology, and style. One Goal. One Vision.

Alpinestars' is currently seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, sports-minded person to fill a position in our Sales department.

This position will work in a support role to Alpinestars sales management across all our channels (Moto, Auto, Cycling, Clothing) to optimize Alpinestars presence in the market.

Job Activities include:

• Develop and maintain forecast models for various product category, using analytical skill and forecast information gathered from Sales and other sources
• Communicate with Sales Management in analyzing the business to understand customers and manage inventory levels
• Responsible to assure that each season forecasting remains accurate as more information in the demand process becomes available
• Own all stages of the forecast for the season and work closely with Sales Management
• Responsible for monthly and rolling three month forecast accuracy and improvement
• Validate information and help point out any trend to Sales team
• Identify sales and inventory level trends that are concerning, work with relevant parties to resolve the issue
• Build slow moving inventory reports and work with Sales to address the issue

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 23 years Demand Planning experience required, apparel industry experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience a plus
• Thorough knowledge of Excel, database and SAP experience a plus
• Excellent ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive crossfunctional and results in the daytoday business
• Competent at managing inputs from cross functional teams
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
• Rigorously detailoriented and produces exceptional deliverables

This is a full-time position located in Torrance, CA. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Salary range $65,000-$75,000.
We're an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.