S. Lichtenberg & Co., Inc. is a leading supplier of home textiles in the U.S. with a broad customer base in brick and mortar and e-commerce. This is a hybrid position with a combination of in-office days at our Great Neck, NY Office and work from home.

We are seeking a dynamic team player to perform the forecasting and demand planning functions for assigned accounts, manage inventory levels and prepare various analytical summaries. The Senior Demand Planner collaborates with internal departments to provide ongoing analysis and monitoring of performance to plan.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Create and maintain weekly and monthly SKU forecasts for all assigned accounts.

· Utilize advanced forecasting tools and techniques to drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy.

· Develop inventory replenishment strategies and guidelines to support store-level operations and customer demand.

· Manage/Execute Walmart demand forecasting and production planning (Retail Link, NOVA, Item 360, SSOs)

· Track, report, and communicate On Time In Full (OTIF) & Supplier Quality Excellence Process (SQEP) to internal stakeholders.

· Perform ongoing analysis and monitoring of actual performance to forecasted plan, identify significant variances, and take corrective actions.

· Monitor and manage inventory levels for e-commerce channels to ensure optimal product availability and minimize stockouts and overstocks.

· Prepare and present reports on e-commerce inventory performance, replenishment metrics, and other key data to Management.

· Collaborate with Sales team to integrate demand drivers into forecasts including store counts, promotional activity, new style updates, phase out strategies, placement, pricing and internal revenue budgets.

· Work cross-functionally to create new product launch forecasts.

· Monitor daily EDI orders by account.

· Manage inventory flow so that both customer requirements and target inventory levels are achieved.

PROBLEM SOLVING & DECISION MAKING:

• Gather and analyze forecast relevant information from internal and external account sources which include inventory policies, planning objectives and events such as customer builds and fills.

• Build forecasts for major accounts by using POS, shipment patterns, gathered retailer/e-commerce relevant information, and buying data.

• Perform regularly scheduled and ad-hoc analysis and reporting related to forecast performance metrics, inventory levels, and order fill rates.

• Prepare and present various analytical summaries (sales, inventory, etc.) to customers and internal teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's Degree preferably in Math, Business, Supply Chain, Statistics, Finance, Operations, or Engineering.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in Wholesale, E-commerce or Retail Planning in a weekly replenishment environment with major retailers – home goods/textile industry a plus.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related analytical role with a focus on high volume consumer products and store level inventory management.

· Proven experience with Walmart - Minimum of 3 years of Walmart system experience is required (Retail Link, NOVA, Item 360, Import PO revisions, Global Specification/Supplier Quote, etc.).

· Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proficiency in demand forecasting tools and inventory management software.

· Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas, macros, and pivot tables.

· Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, and prioritize.

· Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data.

· APICS Certification preferred.

REPORTS TO: Director of Planning

S. Lichtenberg & Co., Inc.

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