Production Planner - New York, NY (Onsite)

Title: Production Planner
Location: 1755 Broadway, USNYB 1755 Broadway, New York, NY
Duration: 4+ Months initially and possibility for extension
Pay: $24-29/hr

Duties:
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
Evolving the data planning model program to capture demand needs of each channel in order to assist forecasting needs
Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
Implementing statistical model of risk, error and growth to forecasting
Recommend adjustments and achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, tour, web and finance personnel:
Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion
Provide input to volume planning ( latest estimates / annual process)
Facilitate and manage demand planning/customer meetings
Achieve consensus with the business side and the demand chain
Maintain demand planning system and software
Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product hierarchy
Monitor trends in forecast error
Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence
Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to demand planning process
A consumer demand forecast which incorporates current and accurate market information that allows the company to correctly predict customer demand and provide its supply chain with the appropriate information to plan how to meet that demand.
Establishing and collaborating among cross functional partners, which will lead to effective knowledge sharing and an optimal consensus forecast to better guide the company.
Refine systems and methods to continually improve forecasts so that the company can better anticipate customer needs.
Execute with excellence in the area of customer replenishment and feedback to the Supply Chain group by providing the opportunities and risks regarding customer replenishment performance metrics.

TOP SKILLS: 

• Advanced Excel and system skills, Ability to work in a fast-paced environment & strong organizational skills.
• Two to Three years of experience in demand planning
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Knowledge of SAP/APO, other software related to demand planning is preferred.
• Experienced with other software packages including Windows, and Microsoft Office.
• This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process.
• Good facilitation skills are required.

Education:
Bachelors Degree 

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.