Demand Planner

Job Description:The nature of the work is focused on the effective and efficient distribution of products and services to customers. Set, review and reconcile periodic demand plans (including assortments, flow, drops, stock-keeping unit productivity and allocations to maximize revenues and minimize closeout inventory). Taking the lead in demand management (including communication of purchase position, forecast variances, and prioritize, negotiate and resolve category-specific inventory issues). Taking the lead in Demand & Delivery performance analysis (including building inventory management awareness, analyze inventory data & KPI's, manage and track key targets on inventory and delivery performance). Operational excellence (including knowledge of planning tools, their dependencies and associated systems, being accurate, communicating well and an understanding of KPI's and resulting improvements).Typically requires a Bachelors Degree and minimum of 2-4 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 1 yr; Masters + 0-3 yrs; Associates degree + 1-3 yrs; High School + 3-5 yrs.On-site role at PHK; typical work hours, 4/1 hybrid schedule3-5 years’ experience minimum required in a demand/marketplace/supply chain planning roleTop must have skills include the following:Business acumenGeneral knowledge of supply chainRetail math knowledgeGeneral Excel familiarityTableau familiarityDesired soft skills:Self-starterAdaptableCurious passion for sports/retail brand/basketballThrives in ambiguitySkills that would make a candidate stand out:Prior retail planning experienceExperience in a retail/buying roleSales planningBackground in footwear and/or apparelETW will help plan for future forecasting for basketball footwear/apparel/equipment business; will analyze current plans in the marketplace to manage franchise health; help tell a story through data; and work cross functionally with merchandising/product/analytics teamsEEO“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”