JOB TITLE: Demand Planner JOB SUMMARY: + Develop sales forecasts for professional salon products using statistical analysis and product knowledge. + Collaborate with internal and external partners to achieve business goals. + Focus on setting sales expectations for new launches and promotions. + Monitor inventory, report sales, and support business development. + Excellent communication skills are essential for presenting analytics to Senior Leadership. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Determine product volume needs using historical sales and future promo strategies. + Develop forecasts by analyzing sales trends and using statistical models in Excel and Anaplan. + Collaborate with teams to understand the impact of product promotions on demand. + Align demand projections with cross-functional teams. + Present forecast analytics to Senior Leadership. + Prepare and maintain ad-hoc demand planning reports. + Analyze and adjust strategies based on sales performance. + Work with Category Management partners on product sales strategies. + Maintain key performance metrics like forecast accuracy, inventory, sales, and margin. + Provide analysis and recommendations on launches/promotions to Category Management. + Collaborate with Supply Chain to optimize inventory. + Identify opportunities to improve margin. + Work with Category Management to minimize unproductive inventory. REQUIREMENTS: + 1-2 years of experience in planning, logistics, supply chain, procurement, or data analytics. + Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. + Strong math and critical thinking skills. + Ability to adapt to changing environments. + Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office. + Experience with ERP systems and forecasting tools. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Strong team player, able to work independently and in a team environment