Demand Planner
FOX Factory, Inc. - Gainesville, GA
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What We DoFOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side-by-side vehicles, on-road vehicles with and without off-road capabilities, off-road vehicles and trucks, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers (''OEMs''), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq. Why you should join usNot only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employeediscounts. But more importantly, it''s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team andbringing great products to our customers!If this sounds like something you would love to do, and a place you want to be a part of, get in touchwith us by submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you!Position Summary:Develops demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons. Reviews historical sales trends, researches demand drivers, prepares forecast data, develops statistical forecast models, and evaluates forecast results. Coordinates cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. Interacts with sales, marketing and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers. Uses and maintains the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.Position Responsibilities:Utilizes a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning Create statistical forecasts:Gather, analyze and validate dataExecute statistical modeling softwareReview resulting statistical forecast modelApply error analysis techniques to improve forecastingSummarize/aggregate statistical forecastsReview sales plans, customer finance Budget Updates or Latest Estimates and demand drivers:Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from sales, and financeRecommend adjustments for operational forecastsReview promotional plans with marketingAchieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and finance personnel:Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussionProvide input to volume planning ( Latest Estimates / annual process)Facilitate and manage demand planning/customer meetingsAchieve consensus with the business side and the demand chainMaintain demand planning system and softwareEnter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchyMonitor trends in forecast errorIdentify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligencePrepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning processSpecific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:Ability to define the difference between a demand baseline and components of demandUnderstand the impact of demand changesIdentify trends and forecast levelsSolid understanding of the systems used to complete all demand planning requirementsExperience with data security petencies: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 and 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.Position Qualifications:Education:BS/BA degree in Business, Planning or a related fieldExperience: 5+ years of experience in demand planning in a leadership role.Work Environment and Physical Requirements:Office EnvironmentAbility to sit for long periods of timeVision abilities required to validate and enter data on computerDisclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs'' essential functions. FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions -including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs -on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Created: 2025-11-15