Demand PlannerHighline Warren is looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for generating accurate and unbiased demand plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and communicating demand plan decisions to key stakeholders. This role serves as a key liaison between Commercial and Supply Chain teams to ensure that demand plans align with customer requirements, market intelligence, and strategic business goals.The Demand Planner also plays a central role in supporting the monthly Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle by enriching baseline model demand forecasts with business insights to deliver the unconstrained consensus demand plan that supports operational execution and financial performance.
This position requires strong analytical skills, and exceptional communication abilities.Essential FunctionsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function.Demand ManagementServe as a trusted advisor to key sales channelsCollaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Product/Category Management, Finance, and customers, to understand business insights, pricing, promotions, market dynamics, new products, and other supporting assumptions that impact demandDevelop and maintain accurate and reliable demand plans by enriching baseline demand forecast models with input from cross-functional partners across the rolling 24+ month planning horizonParticipate in new product launch planning and lifecycle managementMonitor daily and weekly demand variancesLiaise with Customer Operations and Supply Planning on abnormal demand identification and managementCollaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment (CPFR)Facilitate regular CPFR alignment calls with key customers, sales, and supply chain teams to align promotional plans, order forecasts, and replenishment strategies that ensure optimal product availability and service levelsUtilize POS, inventory, and order data from customer systems (Retail Link, Relex, web portals, etc.) to identify trends, forecast variances, and potential supply risks.Partner with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to resolve product availability issues, manage stock levels, and address order fulfillment challenges to meet customer fill rate and on-time delivery requirementsManage the end-to-end VMI process for designated customers, taking ownership replenishment order recommendations based on agreed-upon stock levels, sell out demand, and delivery lead timesProactively manage customer inventory levels within agreed-upon service level and fill ratesEnsure all VMI system parameters (e.g., minimum/maximum stock levels, safety stock, lead times) are current and accurately reflect customer agreements and supply chain capabilitiesLead root-cause analysis on service issues and proactively recommend order adjustmentsIntegrated Business Planning (IBP) Process ParticipationSupport the Sales, Marketing, Product/Category Management and Finance teams including the Demand Review process leader, in preparing for the Demand Review step of the monthly IBP cycleCollaborate with Commercial teams to reconcile the demand forecast with business assumptions and strategic objectivesDevelop, document, update, and challenge the factors and assumptions supporting the demand planSupport Finance with volume projections for budgeting and financial forecastingEnsure seamless handoffs between Demand, Supply, and Financial Planning processesData Analytics and ReportingUtilize demand planning and analytics tools to generate demand forecasts and scenario analysesMaintain performance dashboards to monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for demand plan accuracy, including (MAE/WMAPE, Bias, FVA, etc.)Identify root causes of variances and recommend corrective actionsTranslate data into actionable insights that drive decision-makingContinuous ImprovementDrive continuous improvement in demand planning capability through analysis of demand trends, assumption tracking, and business intelligenceContribute to improving demand planning processes, tools, and data qualityParticipate in system enhancements, testing, and adoption of best practicesDrive a culture of accountability and transparency around demand plan ownershipMinimum Experience, Education, and CertificationsAn individual qualified for this job must have and maintain the following qualifications:Bachelor's degree in business, data analytics, supply chain, or a related field2-3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planningAPICS/ASCM (CPIM, CSCP, CTSC) or IBF (CPF/ACPF) certifications a plusExperience in the retail industry or consumer packaged goods (CPG) a plusAbility to use data to solve problems, make informed decisions, and implement effective solutionsStrong organization skills and the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insightsExcellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, to include presenting data effectivelyStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with advanced Excel and data visualization proficiency (e.g., Power Query, Power BI, Tableau etc.).Experience with forecasting tools and ERP/planning systems (SAP, Oracle, JDA, o9, Kinaxis, etc.) a plusFamiliarity with Oliver Wight S&OP/IBP principals and best practices a plusThis is a unique opportunity to be at the center of Highline Warren's strategic planning process, influencing decisions that drive growth and shape production, inventory, and financial outcomes. The Demand Planner will work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation in planning excellence.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the Essential Functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.