Location: Hybrid in Seattle, WA (3 days a week on-site)
Hourly/Contract Rate: $70 - $102/hour, depending on experience.
Responsibilities:
Craft and refine the 5-year strategic and 24-month Operational Demand Plan at brand, SKU, and account levels.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to contribute to channel/category operational demand forecasts.
Ensure accurate forecasts through statistical methods and business drivers' analysis.
Drive forecast accuracy analysis, identifying risks and opportunities and providing solutions.
Assist in facilitating monthly consensus meetings with various teams.
Review and assess S&OP plan performance metrics against goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
Mentor and train team members and cross-functional partners.
Enhance forecasting models and methodology based on historical sales trends and demand drivers.
Lead cross-functional research activities to refine forecast models.
Contribute to the development of demand planning best practices.
Participate in the Global Demand Planning Community.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a Business, Supply Chain, another related discipline, or equivalent combination of experience.
3-5+ years of experience in a planning-related field, including the use of demand planning systems leveraging statistical and collaborative forecasting methods.
3-5+ years of experience in sell-in and sell-out unit forecasting.
3-5+ years of experience in forecast bias, forecast accuracy metrics, and root cause analysis.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills with an aptitude for report-building, data mining, interpretation, and recommendations based on their own analysis.
Strong computer and quantitative skills, including BI, Tableau (or another Data Warehouse/Analytics System), Advanced MS Excel skills, and ERP system implementation experience.
Ability to work cross-functionally and demonstrate strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Displays strong initiative, has a curiosity for learning, and is willing to challenge the norm with an innovative mindset.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a resourceful professional style.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience working for a leading retail brand at the enterprise level.