Demand Planner

1 week ago


New York, New York, United States AVON Full time
At Avon, beauty is more than skin deep. We are inspired by our community of passionate women; yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

Avon is all about celebrating each other and our achievements in business and in life, inviting others to join us, and committing to be a force for good.

About the RoleThe Demand Planning Associate Manager will partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to develop an accurate demand forecast for all SKUs in the designated area of the business.

Accountable for providing focus and integration of data from Marketing, Sales, Customer Marketing, and Finance, which are used to develop accurate and timely forecasts supporting Operations, Sales and Financial Planning.

Ensure consistency of forecast assumptions across the business unit, including base business trends, promotional plans, and new launch volumes. Responsible for understanding and reinforcing supply planning, marketing and campaign processes to align with forecasting processes. Provide guidance/oversight of SKU level forecasts, to ensure alignment with business direction and consistency with market trends. Communicate demand forecast plans and the assumptions behind them through the supply chain.

Work closely with the Supply Planning team to identify and resolve changes in the forecast and their impact on the supply chain.

Establish and manage SKU level statistical forecasts for their specific area of accountability. Gather and incorporate all sources of market intelligence to produce the best possible operational forecast.

Update and monitor process key performance indicators and diagnostics to ensure continual forecast improvement efforts and prepare written analyses, documentation, reports or other data of a quality requiring minimal supervisory review.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop accurate demand forecasts for product segment and minimize forecast variabilityDevelop strong working knowledge of marketing/sales/customer business plans to validate forecast and accurately reflect business plan alignmentDevelop and maintain 9-month operational forecast by SKU in systems.

Focus on accuracy of demand plan for new product launches, based on accurate analysis of 3600 marketing plan evaluations and velocity/share expectationsAnalyze historical sales data and future plans while working cross-functionality to achieve continuous improvement in the accuracy of demand forecasts.

Using projected demand plans, work towards continuous improvement of forecast accuracy and improve overall demand planComplete post-launch evaluation and capture and apply knowledge learnedProvide leadership inKey Item Review meetingsEnsure that appropriate forecasting processes and methods are being followed and updated as needed.

Maintain forecast system data integrity. Perform ad hoc analyses, as required, in support of contingency/scenario planningWork cross functionally toward continuous improvement of forecast accuracy and improve the error rate below targeted levels of Weighted Absolute Percentage Error (WAPE)

Participate in special projects, providing leadership as needed on cross-functional teamsJob RequirementsBachelor's degree preferred; ideally in the area of Supply Chain, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, or other quantitative business disciplineMinimum 5 years work experience preferably within a FMCG industry; minimum of 2 years forecasting experienceSoftware Skills:

Proficiency with MS Office required, intermediate MS Excel required, advanced Excel helpful;Working knowledge of:Use of quantitative methods to analyze situations and solve business problemsData management/databasesOLAP toolsConsumer marketingSupply chain operationsMust have ability to work cross functionally, build relationships and accel in a team environmentOur BenefitsEligible for benefits as of date of hire (health, dental, vision, life and other voluntary programs)You are immediately vested in Avon's matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan.

Avon matches your contributions dollar-for dollar up to 3% of your eligible pay, and $0.50 per dollar on the next 2% of your eligible pay.

Company sponsored Life insurance, AD&D and Disability benefits with option to buy upCommuter, Health Reimbursement (HRA) and Flexible Spending (FSA) accountsFamily Care (back-up child and elder care) benefit ProgramsAdditional voluntary benefit programs available such as group legal, critical care, accident, pet insurance and identity protection insurance.


Salary Range:
$70-75kAvon is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law.#LI-TK1
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