Demand Planner - OXO
Helen of Troy - New York City, NY
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Join our OXO Team at Helen of Troy as a Demand Planner and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people''s lives everywhere every day.At OXO, we''re on a quest to make every day better. For 30 years, we''ve made household tools that delight our customers and exceed their expectations. When we have an idea, we''re going to make it happen, even if it hasn''t been done before - especially if it hasn''t been done before. If you''ve ever thought, ''there''s got to be a better way to do this,'' then you belong here. We balance hard work with a thriving office culture; community isn''t just a buzzword at OXO, it''s a way of life. With a guest speaker series covering topics like service robots and crafting hard-to-write letters, book and bike clubs, volunteering opportunities, summer outings to theme parks, we like coming to work every day, and think you should, too.This position will be based in New York, NY.What you will be doing:The Demand Planner will lead all forecasting activities associated with Sales and Product. Will build and maintain forecast and demand planning models for region, channel and customers incorporating business intelligence and forecast information captured from sales, marketing, operations, product and retailer replenishment, sell-through analysis and other sources.Prepare, review and distribute monthly sales/revenue forecasts by region and channel for multiple time horizons.Develop regional category, sub-category and SKU level unit demand plans to key partners that advises decision making and supply planning.Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical models, and evaluate results.Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Product and Operations.Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products and product phase-outs.Maintain demand planning system and software, enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy.Contribute at a Leadership level supporting planning processes and team meeting.Monthly delivery of Regional Sales Forecast and Regional Demand Plan in an easily understood manner.360 Feedback from cross functional teams.Accuracy of reporting.Work closely leadership to build and implement inventory allocation to achieve/exceed service level targets.Work with Inventory Manager to review sales orders, supply orders and on-hand inventory to build Open-to-Sell (OTS) reports.Partner with Operations Leadership to implement replenishment, never out of stock, program.Document processes and procedures, educate staff.Perform analytics.Monthly HF, MTC and Key Account service level scorecard.Systems implementations and process improvement.Manage projects as assigned.Provide results for S&OP team and process improvements.Update leadership regularly on relevant KPI''s related to inventory, forecasting, and planning.Consistent reporting and tracking.Support company goals and values, process improvements, contributing to morale and team building.Participate in the successful delivery of company pivotal initiatives.Skills needed to be successful in this role:High level of autonomy and ability to self-start.Ability to manage multiple projects.Knowledge of International sales markets.Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.Project management experience.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Analytics.4+ years previous demand planning or sales analysis for an outdoor products company or other consumer goods company.Sales and Operations Planning Process Experience.Experience with inventory planning, demand and supply planning.MS office, strong excel and reporting skills.Experience with ERP systems.Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Oracle and Demantra.Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands. Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skillset, and experience will make us stronger. If you''re eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.For more information about Helen of Troy, visit You can also find us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any protected basis. We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000 LI-DNP. Incorporated in 1968, Helen of Troy has grown into a leading global consumer products company with career opportunities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. We offer creative solutions for our customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely trusted brands, including OXO®, Hydro Flask®, Vicks®, Braun®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Hot Tools®, Drybar®. Most of these brands rank 1 or 2 in their respective categories.We boldly bring brands into our family, where we nurture what makes them great. We collaborate internally and externally, always striving to provide the consumer-centric innovation, operational excellence, scale, global reach, and stellar shared services to make them soar.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.
Created: 2021-11-29