Demand Planner
3 weeks ago
Our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world We work very hard to provide our consumers with high-quality, exciting 5-star products that make life easier. We thrive on passion and innovation and are looking for great people, with great ideas, who want to build the next big thing and develop while they do.
OVERVIEW:
As we continue to grow, we are excited to add a Demand Planner to our global team.
SharkNinja, a multi-billion-dollar consumer products company, is seeking a Demand Planner for its NA business. Based in Needham, the Demand Planner role is responsible for delivering a highly reliable forecast and driving speed to insights in order to deliver the best service to our customers at the lowest cost. This role is also responsible for identifying opportunities for process and tool improvement; this role may be responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:
- Drive business results by managing statistical modeling to project future demand and integration of market intelligence. Identify anomalies in forecasting model and make recommendation to improve forecast quality.
- Partner with Commercial Sales and Finance to deliver a highly reliable monthly forecast. Interpret business drivers that affect forecast/supply chain performance and communicates the impact. Serves as subject Matter expert for monthly consensus meetings.
- Be part of the transformation by partnering with leadership to develop and lead implementation of supply chain planning process to future improve the supply chain and drive enhanced planning maturity. Develop a culture of accountability around maintaining key supply chain inputs that reflect actual performance as it exists in the current state.
ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
The ideal candidate will build demand forecasting experience in organizations known for highly reliable forecasts and best-in-class supply chains. This Demand Planner must be a proactive, action-oriented individual with the ability to quickly solve problems. This individual must have a burning desire to "Positively Impact People's Lives".
Ideally, this Demand Planner will bring:
- (2-5+) years demand planning or supply chain experience.
- Bachelor degree preferred
- Successful track record of developing reliable forecasts that incorporate baseline modeling, event lift, pricing elasticity, new product launches, retailer insights, and competitive activities.
- Experience with JDA/RedPrairie or demand planning system is required.
- Strong analytical skills and proven experience in using data (KPIs) in a measurable way to achieve targeted results that are relevant to the organization.
- Experience with demand modeling, demand shaping, and allocation.
- Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy & ability to reconcile various data elements
- Strong business and financial acumen with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to risk management.
- Demonstrated capability of partnering with and influencing across functions, including Commercial Sales, Category Management, and Finance.
- Operate with a strong work ethic and an unrelenting resolve to follow through and meet commitments.
- A demonstrated willingness to learn, roll-up their sleeves and set an example for the team as a "doer."
- Unpretentious confidence. Communicate transparently – listen actively and speak respectfully.
- An entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working in a dynamic, fun, fast-paced environment.
- Experience in consumer products industry is a plus.
- Experience with both B2B and D2C a plus.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
YOUR ROLE in leading our SUCCESS DRIVERS & representing our UNIQUE MINDSET
- Lead us to be "RARELY SATISFIED"
- Make things better each day; "PROGRESS OVER PERFECTION"
- Use your knowledge of our consumer, understand that "DETAILS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE"
- Deliver something great; "WINNING IS A TEAM SPORT"
- Be clear and honest, "COMMUNICATING FOR IMPACT"
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