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Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.) · 4 days ago
Demand Planning Analyst
Janesville, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Responsible for short- and long-term demand planning and forecasting. Ensure promotional quantities are sufficient to support advertised demand. Ensure efficient inventory flow to stores to maximize service levels and corporate performance goals.
Utilize replenishment system to order products from vendors and warehouse.
Generate POs for inventory fulfillment that support the in-stock strategy for key merchandise categories, items, and vendors.
Communicate with stores regarding stock issues and customer requests including rain checks and special orders.
Review vendor performance to identify opportunities to improve lead times, fill rates, and prevent stock-outs.
Collaborate with Manager to monitor and adjust the demand plan using exception reporting.
Create demand forecasts based on sales history, market trends, sell-through, and seasonal shifts.
Set up new items for the replenishment system by collaborating with the merchant team.
Analyze data to identify root causes for out of stocks and offer solutions.
Support “never out” SKUs and top ranked corporate SKUs to inventory availability goals.
Attend product knowledge seminars as assigned.
Attend Grand Opening events and assist as appropriate.
Qualification
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Responsible for short- and long-term demand planning and forecasting.
Utilize replenishment system to order products from vendors and warehouse.
Generate POs for inventory fulfillment that support the in-stock strategy for key merchandise categories, items, and vendors.
Communicate with stores regarding stock issues and customer requests including rain checks and special orders.
Review vendor performance to identify opportunities to improve lead times, fill rates, and prevent stock-outs.
Collaborate with Manager to monitor and adjust the demand plan using exception reporting.
Create demand forecasts based on sales history, market trends, sell-through, and seasonal shifts.
Set up new items for the replenishment system by collaborating with the merchant team.
Analyze data to identify root causes for out of stocks and offer solutions.
Support “never out” SKUs and top ranked corporate SKUs to inventory availability goals.
Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software.
Strong math skills with ability to analyze statistics.
Effective verbal and written communications skills.
Strong problem solving and follow up skills.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Preferred
Prefer 3-5 years in retail, supply chain, or related experience.
Knowledge of inventory metrics.
Attend product knowledge seminars as assigned.
Attend Grand Opening events and assist as appropriate.
Benefits
All major Holidays & Birthday off
Advanced Leadership Training Programs
Associate discount on name brands
Internal recognition programs
Profit Sharing
401(K) with company match
Company
Blain's Farm & Fleet (Blain Supply, Inc.)
Started in 1955 by Claude & Bert Blain and still family-owned and operated! We are an essential business serving all of our neighbors needs.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Monica Bonamego, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Wolan
Talent Aquisition Partner
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