Demand Planner

at  Jivaro

• Staff discounts!
• Health and Wellness program
• Lunch and learn sessions!
  Our client is seeking a highly motivated and analytical Demand Planner to join their team. As a Demand Planner, you will play a critical role in forecasting product demand, optimising inventory levels, and ensuring product availability to meet customer demand. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of our growing business.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain analytics, in a retail, wholesale or e-commerce environment.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis and forecasting techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong Excel skills; experience with demand planning software is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for assigned product categories using historical data, market trends, and sales insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, and Operations to gather relevant data and insights to inform demand forecasts.
• Monitor inventory levels and analyse inventory performance to identify opportunities for optimisation and cost reduction.
• Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely replenishment of inventory and minimise stockouts.
• Continuously improve demand planning processes and systems to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and present regular reports on demand forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and key metrics to stakeholders.