Jobs
>
St. Louis

    Director of Demand Planning - St Louis, United States - Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc

    Default job background
    Description

    Job Title:
    Director of Demand Planning

    FLSA Status:
    Exempt

    Department:
    Sales Operations

    Supervises:
    Team

    Reports to:
    VP Sales Operations

    General Overview:
    Optimize Demand Planning team and processes to serve consumers, drive profitable growth, and deliver revenue and inventory targets. The position is responsible for process, timelines, reporting, and continuous improvement.

    Director of Demand Planning will lead a team of Demand planners, have responsibility for oversight of forecasting system and work to maximize forecast accuracy to drive margin and inventory turnover improvement.

    Develop top line forecasts at the SKU level and develop category plans to allow visibility to capacity planning, estimate future business needs and give Executive team insight to forward looking business projections.

    Managing responsibilities of multiple Demand Planners and Demand Planning Manger including annual performance evaluations

    Highly knowledgeable about the business to be able to provide expertise and guidance to the team, regarding data analysis, sales forecasts, strategic direction, etc.

    Coach and support team members in day-to-day tasks
    Manage cross functional relationship with Supply Planning, Sales Leads, Product Team, Finance, etc.
    Facilitate ad hoc projects/reports as needed to be able to summarize and elevate to leaders.
    Anaplan developer to create new processes, clean up bugs and train as needed within the tool.

    Collaborate with Sales Leads and Product Managers to develop strategic long range revenue plans by account and category and provide direction to the Supply Chain Team to develop capacity plans with the suppliers.

    Achieve consensus for demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with Sales Leads, Finance, Product and Supply Chain Teams.

    Focus on exceeding key KPIs, including forecast accuracy, customer fill rates, order request dates, inventory plans and more.

    Prepare for and participate in cross functional meetings to present sales analysis, forecast changes and recommended actions, also to ensure key strategies are being executed.

    Analyze and manage risk assessments and mitigation activities.
    Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
    Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.

    Qualifications:
    Bachelor's degree in business or related field
    10+ years Demand Planning, Sales forecasting or inventory management experience at CPG company or Retail Company

    Advanced Analytical skills - ability to brainstorm, gather data, detect outliers or trends, interpret data, and make quick data based decisions on multiple different data points.

    Expert Forecasting Skills – utilize multiple different forecasting metrics (% variance, turn, WOS, % to total, trend analysis) to determine a strategic and accurate forecast.

    Strong knowledge of retail math and ability to read trends in sales and inventory and utilize to make decisions.
    Proficient in Microsoft Office with high-level capabilities in Excel
    Experience with ERP/MRP software systems, JD Edwards/E1 knowledge is desired.
    Experience with Demand Planning software systems, Anaplan knowledge is desired.
    Positive, solution-focused attitude with a team-oriented growth mindset.
    Focus on continuous improvement.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills including influencing skills.
    Passion for Sports and Drive to Succeed (Preferred)

    Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:
    Understand the impact of demand changes and how to mitigate risk.
    Identify trends and how to best influence forecast
    Solid understanding of demand planning systems (ideally Anaplan) used to complete all demand planning requirements.
    Professional, highly analytical, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    In-depth knowledge of advanced mathematical, statistical, and forecasting calculations.
    Able to lead teams during periods of significant organizational and business change
    Focused on leadership and culture
    Acts with a sense of urgency.
    Committed to continuous improvement.
    Flexible and Adaptable
    Positive and energetic attitude
    Highly collaborative
    Solution focused

    Customer Mindset:
    Exceptional customer experience is primary focus while performing job duties. Quality is a top priority.

    Adaptability & Innovation:


    Proactively and willingly adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and presents creative and fresh ideas on how to solve problems, gain efficiencies and improve quality.


    Relationship Building :
    Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of inclusion, cooperation and mutual respect.

    Accountability :
    Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and strives to exceed requirements.

    Decision Making and Judgment:
    Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints and risks.
    Talent Development

    (Self and Others): Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire new knowledge or skills associated with job responsibilities. Willingness to work with others and coach/teach in effort to develop and support other employees' development.
    This job description does not list all the duties of the job. Position may be required to perform other duties as needed.

    #J-18808-Ljbffr


  • Rawlings Sporting Goods Company , Inc. St Louis, United States

    Job Title: · Director of Demand Planning · FLSA Status: · Exempt · Department: · Sales Operations · Supervises: · None · Reports to: · VP Sales Operations · General Overview: · Optimize Demand Planning team and processes to serve consumers, drive profitable growth, and del ...


  • Rawlings Sporting Goods Company Inc St Louis, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · Job Title: · Director of Demand Planning · FLSA Status: · Exempt · Department: · Sales Operations · Supervises: · None · Reports to: · VP Sales Operations · General Overview: · Optimize Demand Planning team and processes to serve consume ...


  • Nestlé Purina Pet Care St. Louis, United States Full time

    Demand Planning Business Optimization Specialist · We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, consta ...


  • Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA St Louis, United States

    We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forwa ...


  • Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA St Louis, United States

    We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet nutrition, and always pay it forwa ...


  • Nestlé Purina Pet Care St Louis, United States

    Demand Planning Business Optimization SpecialistWe're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. · Increase your chances of an interview by reading the following overview of thi ...


  • Nestlé Purina Pet Care Saint Louis, MO, United States

    Demand Planning Business Optimization Specialist We're a leader in the pet care industry, which means we're not only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new agilities into existing processes, constan ...

  • Innovative Renal Care

    Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Innovative Renal Care Saint Louis, United States Full time

    Master Social Worker · Social Workers help patients understand their rights and responsibilities, and guide them in managing the physical, mental, emotional, and financial demands of End Stage Renal Disease. Responsibilities include assessing, educating, and collaborating with pa ...


  • BJC HealthCare Saint Louis, United States Full time

    Additional Information About the Role · BJC Medical Group has an Outpatient Only Gastroenterology opportuinty to join their established and successful group at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. #LI-JB2Christian Hospital was recognized as "high performing" in gastroentero ...


  • Infinity Systems St. Louis, OK, United States Freelance

    Are you looking for a new challenge? Then come join KAPHINGST in St. Louis, OK As a rapidly expanding company in the healthcare market, we have 30 Kaphingst health stores in Hesse, always close to our customers and patients. Together with your expertise and competence, we want to ...


  • BJC HealthCare Saint Louis, United States Full time

    Additional Information About the Role · BJC Medical Group invites BC/BE IM/FM Hospitalists to apply to our collegial team of Hospitalists based at Christian Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. · Christian Hospital, a 485 bed hospital, is the second-largest community based hospital w ...

  • Consumer Product Partners

    Planning Specialist

    3 weeks ago


    Consumer Product Partners St. Louis, United States

    Summary: · Create and maintain master schedules for Consumer Product Partners production lines. This includes using SAP to review demand and create planned orders, reacting to changing demand, and working with the Conversions and New Products teams to capture all new items. · E ...

  • HuMetis Technologies Inc.

    AccelQ Specialist

    6 days ago


    HuMetis Technologies Inc. St Louis, United States

    Responsibilities · Market Data - Review RMI data / pay rates, supply/demand, location strategies, contingent vs. FTE, best recruiting approach for the role - augmented by data set per location. · Responsible for major changes to the supply chain process. · Learning process, under ...


  • Build-A-Bear St. Louis, United States

    Job Description · Job Description · At Build-A-Bear we believe in the power of imagination, creativity, and memorable experiences. Our mission is to add a little more heart to life by creating unique experiences, lasting connections, and beloved memories that create lasting emo ...


  • Soliant St. Louis, United States

    Minimum 1+ years imaging experience required. · Attention all traveling echo techs. An amazing opportunity awaits you in the "Mound City" Soliant is seeking an Echotechfor a travelassignmentin vibrant St. Louis, MO Echotechsare in high demand and our well- known clients are eager ...

  • Ferguson-Florissant School District

    Mathematics Teacher

    1 week ago


    Ferguson-Florissant School District St. Louis, United States

    Innovation High School at Cool Valley , Located at 1351 S Florissant Rd. in Ferguson, Missouri. Innovation is committed to challenging students to achieve academic excellence and personal success by providing state-of-the-art instruction and a challenging curriculum within awarm, ...

  • U-Haul

    Reservation Manager-1

    2 weeks ago


    U-Haul St. Louis, United States Moonlighter

    Location: · 418 S Tucker Blvd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63102 United States of America U-Haul is looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team, provides outstanding customer service, is results-oriented and wants to work in a fast-paced environment where each day is different ...


  • Fresenius Medical Care North America St. Louis, MO , USA, United States

    **POSITION FEATURES:** · Training in dialysis provided · Full-Time (40 hours per week) · Variable schedule Monday-Saturday · Job Description · **PURPOSE AND SCOPE:** · Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance P ...

  • Perfect Placement Group, LLC

    Showroom Consultant

    3 weeks ago


    Perfect Placement Group, LLC St. Louis, United States

    Showroom ConsultantSales · Location: St. Louis, MO · Summary: The Showroom Consultant engages with customers in the showroom and helps them with their product selection and design. · Compensation: This is a non-exempt, hourly role. Hourly rates start at $18.00, plus Over Time (pa ...


  • Pic the Gift Saint Louis, United States

    · Position Title: Maintenance Technician · Location: Pic The Gift LLC - Saint Louis, MO · Position Type: Full Time · Description: Job description · Title: Maintenance Technician · FLSA Designation: Exempt · Reports To: Supervisor · Position Overview · Hands-on position as a tech ...