Demand Planner, Private Label

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Demand Planner, Private Label - US - Apex, NC

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

We are currently seeking a Demand Planner to support key Private Label accounts. The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing detailed analytics to drive improvement opportunities, evaluating fundamental retail data and generating an 18-month forecast for Key Accounts.

This role will be located in Apex NC or Sparks MD. Occasional travel may be required, not expected to exceed 15% in a given month.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Manage the demand plan and sales estimate process for Private Label Accounts.

• Develop an 18-month SKU forecast utilizing customer POS/Inventory data, historical demand data, promotional plans, and new product introduction strategies.

• Transform data into actionable insights; design and conduct complex ad-hoc analyses with a high degree of independence.

• Collaborate with Sales and Customer teams to review exceptions, understand ordering processes, and align forecasts.

• Lead a monthly demand review focused on gaining consensus on demand forecasts and sales estimates.

• Manage the daily operations process including review of daily orders, forecast consumption, material shortages, demand variance, supply exposure, service level, and customer systems issues.

• Utilize the Rapid Response (Kinaxis) demand planning system, Tableau reporting, and SAP/BW to manage the forecasting and analytics process.

• Work with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Planning to achieve fill rate targets.

• Improve upon existing Demand Forecasting statistical or machine learning methodologies by developing model enhancements, running computational experiments, and fine-tuning model parameters for new forecasting models.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Statistics, Computer Science or a related field is required

• 2+ years’ experience in demand planning in a consumer’s products environment; experience specific to the tool industry or retail sales is preferred

• Previous experience as a leader or participant operating within a Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and framework is preferred

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Advanced proficiency with Tableau and MS Excel is preferred. Working knowledge of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) and Rapid Response (Kinaxis) is a plus

• Experience with scripting and automation through programs like Alteryx and/or languages such as Python, R, Visual Basic, or Powershell is a plus

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 1800’s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You’ll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!