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Red Wing Shoe Company
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Job Location: Red Wing, MN
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Requisition Number 13-0036
Post Date 4/26/2013
Title Demand Planner
City Red Wing
State MN
Description
Take a look at the Red Wing Shoes video series.
FitIts important in the shoes we make and in the people we hire. We have a long tradition (100 + years!) of making the most comfortable work and outdoor footwear. Were poised for increased growth and were searching for some of the most talented professionals who will walk the exciting road with us. Its entrepreneurial spirit that started Red Wing Shoe Company and that same spirit spills out from our offices and facilities every day. We respect where we started and embrace new ideas that make us competitive in a global economy. We like to think outside the (shoe) box and value ideas and contributors who do the same. Is it time to try on something bigger where you`ll have some room to grow?
Try this on for size: We are looking for a Demand Planner to be responsible for creating and maintaining accurate demand plans, incorporating historical trends and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, new product development, customers, and other sources.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operational Forecasts
Utilizes quantitative and qualitative methods to create operational forecasts
Reviews internal trends (examples: historical sales trends, channel and category sales trends)
Reviews external trends (examples: weather patterns/seasonality, industry indicators, competition)
Plans for and researches demand drivers (examples: price increases, effect of promotions/buying programs, new/closed accounts)
Interacts with sales representatives/field staff for field input and current trends
Analyzes retail point of sales trends and correlates to wholesale sales trends
Continually analyzes and makes appropriate adjustments to the operational forecast and informs stakeholders of changes
Reviews and addresses alerts in the demand planning system
S & OP
Leads the business unit alignment portion of S & OP, ensuring alignment of the operational forecast with sales leadership and finance. Participates in the brand review portion of S & OP with supply chain.
Communicates with finance and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on forecasts and trends
Develops and maintains a forecasting scorecard
Product Lifecycle Planning and Inventory
Provides input to Supply Chain Planning and Procurement in developing inventory strategies on existing product, new product, and product discontinuation/replacements.
Product discontinuation: coordinates the product discontinuation process (timing to minimize risk and cost, stopping supply, understanding impact of drops for excess materials and effect on other styles)
New products: prepares and updates forecasts based on sales input, sell-in and sell-through rates, determines impact on other styles, works with Buyer/Planner/Scheduler to adjust POs/production
Analyzes and provides reporting on excess inventory and coordinates reduction plans with key stakeholders
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Obtain necessary information by maintaining knowledge of RWSCs electronic communication software.
Maintain quality service by establishing, following, and enforcing organization quality system standards.
Uphold Red Wing Shoe Companys core values.
Complete other duties as assigned from time to time by your manager.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, classes or programs.
Conduct self according to RWSC policies/Handbook.
CUSTOMERS
Internal: SVP, VP Sales and Operations, Sr. Director Sales and Distribution, Region Directors, Territory Sales Managers, Region Sales Managers, Industrial Sales Managers, Retail Operations Managers, Corporate Accounts, National Accounts, Finance, Supply Chain Planning and Procurement, Marketing, Product Development, HR, IT
External: Distributors and/or specific corporate account customers, suppliers, consultants
Requirements EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university and two to five years demand planning or forecasting/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Forecasting certification preferred
Computer literacy, with knowledge of technology that enables effective demand planning (Logility, JDA, SAP, etc.)
Strong analytical aptitude and demonstrated analytical skills
Demonstrated business acumen, knowledge of forecasting methodology
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
Critical thinking, problem solving, and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to openly communicate with people at all levels of the organization, strong written and oral communication skills
Aptitude to lead via influence with demonstrated interpersonal and collaboration skills
Results orientation with a bias toward action
Takes initiative, spots opportunities to make a contribution or improvement and acts on it appropriately
Tactical execution including managing competing priorities effectively, task and time management
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, specifically MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Some travel required
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office Environment
Red Wing Shoe Company will not be using recruitment agencies or firms to fill this position and we will not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate information. No agency calls please.
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A good fit is about more than just being able to wiggle your big toe. At Red Wing Shoe Company we're looking for a great overall fit for our team.
Red Wing Shoe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
RWSC Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes. Therefore, unless a search firm or recruiter has a current, written contractual agreement with RWSC Inc., resumes received from search firms or recruiters will be considered unsolicited and will be retained, used, or deleted, in each case without obligation to any party.
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