Associate Demand Planner - Casegoods
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Summary:
JOB
Summary:
The Associate Demand Planner is responsible for generating demand forecasts based on statistical models, incorporating merchandising and sales data as well as personal analysis into the final forecast.
Calculating safety stock values to ensure customer service levels, while also meeting inventory turn goals.
Calculating and communicate planned orders to purchasing for execution.
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):
Generate and review new forecasts monthly.
Calculate statistical baseline forecasts at the SKU level, identify trends, adjust and analyze outliers.
Generate planned orders weekly for purchasing execution.
Review total inventory commitment and provide inventory team guidance on inter-plant transfers.
Manage overall inventory targets.
Identify gaps in the current plans and develop solutions for utilizing inventory positioning and sourcing opportunities.
Execute solutions with purchasing and production planning.
Coordinate with merchandising on forecasts and with purchasing for product availability and adjust accordingly.
Work with purchasing to decide how items will be sourced and calculate and apply launch curves to initial forecasts and understand how the product fits into the existing portfolio.
Maintain forecasts for promotions and customer specific items manually.
Confirm customer forecasts with sales on a regular basis.
Maintain master data for planning parameters within the system and understand how the various control flags for each item effect forecasting and replenishment planning.
Run inventory classifications programs and validate results.
Calculate safety stock levels based on code/service level, lead times and forecasted volume.
Review monthly forecast accuracy KPIs and perform root cause analysis and execute corrective actions.
Operations/Management Project Work Assist with development and implementation of IT applications Provide staffing backup for Logistics SCOPE & IMPACT:
Position is responsible for managing:
$25M inventoryInventory Turns > 2Finished goods in stock service level at 95%MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Math, Statistics or Supply Chain with 0-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
Computer skills:
Excel, Access, Business Objects, ERP.
Strong analytical, quantitative and data management skills with ability to look at information creatively and develop solutions for problems based on finding from data.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Visual Basic.
Trave Required:
up to 5% PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
CPIM or CPF (IBF) Background in Statistics SUPERVISORY
Responsibilities:
NonePHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
CORE ATTRIBUTES:
Communicate TransparentlyLead the Team Impact and Influence Deliver ResultsCoach and Develop At La-Z-Boy, we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.
We understand that our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Recommended Skills Analytical Calculations Customer Service Forecasting Mathematics Merchandising Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day.
Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities.
We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you're ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORTJob
Summary:
JOB
Summary:
The Associate Demand Planner is responsible for generating demand forecasts based on statistical models, incorporating merchandising and sales data as well as personal analysis into the final forecast.
Calculating safety stock values to ensure customer service levels, while also meeting inventory turn goals.
Calculating and communicate planned orders to purchasing for execution.
Job Description:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):
Generate and review new forecasts monthly.
Calculate statistical baseline forecasts at the SKU level, identify trends, adjust and analyze outliers.
Generate planned orders weekly for purchasing execution.
Review total inventory commitment and provide inventory team guidance on inter-plant transfers.
Manage overall inventory targets.
Identify gaps in the current plans and develop solutions for utilizing inventory positioning and sourcing opportunities.
Execute solutions with purchasing and production planning.
Coordinate with merchandising on forecasts and with purchasing for product availability and adjust accordingly.
Work with purchasing to decide how items will be sourced and calculate and apply launch curves to initial forecasts and understand how the product fits into the existing portfolio.
Maintain forecasts for promotions and customer specific items manually.
Confirm customer forecasts with sales on a regular basis.
Maintain master data for planning parameters within the system and understand how the various control flags for each item effect forecasting and replenishment planning.
Run inventory classifications programs and validate results.
Calculate safety stock levels based on code/service level, lead times and forecasted volume.
Review monthly forecast accuracy KPIs and perform root cause analysis and execute corrective actions.
Operations/Management Project Work Assist with development and implementation of IT applications Provide staffing backup for Logistics SCOPE & IMPACT:
Position is responsible for managing:
$25M inventoryInventory Turns > 2Finished goods in stock service level at 95%MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Math, Statistics or Supply Chain with 0-2 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
Computer skills:
Excel, Access, Business Objects, ERP.
Strong analytical, quantitative and data management skills with ability to look at information creatively and develop solutions for problems based on finding from data.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Visual Basic.
Trave Required:
up to 5% PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
CPIM or CPF (IBF) Background in Statistics SUPERVISORY
Responsibilities:
NonePHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment / no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands.
CORE ATTRIBUTES:
Communicate TransparentlyLead the Team Impact and Influence Deliver ResultsCoach and Develop At La-Z-Boy, we are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table.
We understand that our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to Build Something Amazing.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Recommended Skills Analytical Calculations Customer Service Forecasting Mathematics Merchandising Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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