Senior Demand Planner
Job Description
Department: Growth Location: Corporate Office; New York, New York Reports To: Chief Growth Officer Direct Reports: N/A The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for the demand forecast across all sales channels and partners with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels, allocation strategies, and sales performance across DTC and Wholesale. This role plays a critical role in driving Baked by Melissa's growth and operational efficiency by providing analytics to inform decisions related to pricing strategy, product assortment strategy, promotion strategy, and inventory management.
What You'll Do
Develop and refine demand forecasts across all sales channels using statistical methods, market trends, and input from Marketing, Merchandising, and Finance teams Lead the monthly demand forecasting process and collaborate with Finance on sales performance analysis Allocate product launches by channel, including limited-time offers, and analyze seasonal performance to inform future strategy Provide cross-functional analytics to inform pricing, promotion, and product assortment strategies Collaborate with Purchasing to optimize inventory levels and lead SKU rationalization to enhance assortment productivity Own the org-wide monthly business update, reporting performance against forecast and plan
What We're Looking For
Strong ability to analyze complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights for cross-functional teams Proven track record of identifying and implementing process improvements in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Calm under pressure, with strong analytical, organizational, decision making and proven presentation skills Flexible, adaptable and ability to balance multiple priorities and projects Have a strong analytical mind-set with an advanced level of Excel Highly collaborative nature and ability to work cross-functionally while navigating through ambiguity and maintaining attention to detail Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to set up processes and infrastructure for reporting and communication
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or a related field 4-5 years of professional experience in demand planning, merchandise planning or related fields High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet Strong strategic thinking and outstanding analytical/quantitative skills with experience in statistical forecasting methods Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage time, multiple tasks, and deadlines effectively Experience working at an omni-channel retailer or CPG brand